Eaton
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Menomonee Falls, WI location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. Approximately 10% travel may be required.
Salary range: $97,500 – $143,000 per year. This is a general guideline; actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and market considerations.
What you’ll do This role is responsible for the design, simulation, implementation, and validation of mechanical components and assemblies associated with Eaton’s power electronics components (e.g., VFDs) used in industrial motor starting applications. You will work with new product development (NPD) tools and technologies and gain technical leadership experience while engaging with customers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Design, validate, and release mechanical/electro‑mechanical portions of product designs using appropriate mechanical design and product lifecycle management tools.
Conduct simulations related to mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and thermal aspects of designs.
Direct and collaborate with lab personnel to develop and perform tests validating product functionality.
Establish and document new product requirements at both system and subsystem levels.
Utilize Eaton’s NPD process as a framework for product development.
Apply knowledge of industry and certification standards (UL, CE, IEC, etc.) to ensure compliance.
Learn and apply Design for Six Sigma concepts.
Develop project and product cost estimates and time estimates.
Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success.
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years experience in designing electro‑mechanical systems.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing electro‑mechanical systems related to power electronics, electrotechnical and solid‑state components (housings, packaging, thermal bus/bar and heat sink designs).
Experience with structured new product development processes.
DFSS or DMAIC knowledge/certification.
Skills
Knowledge and experience utilizing mechanical CAD design tools.
Knowledge and experience related to thermal simulation applied to power electronics.
Knowledge of pertinent agency and certification standards related to industrial motor starting (IEC, CE, UL).
Knowledge and experience related to plastic part design and associated molding.
Knowledge and experience related to stamped part design and associated design for manufacturability/tooling.
Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success.
Proven capability as a leader with functional competency (mechanical engineering).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Second Chance Employment Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Reasonable Accommodation To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
Benefits Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see the Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Salary range: $97,500 – $143,000 per year. This is a general guideline; actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and market considerations.
What you’ll do This role is responsible for the design, simulation, implementation, and validation of mechanical components and assemblies associated with Eaton’s power electronics components (e.g., VFDs) used in industrial motor starting applications. You will work with new product development (NPD) tools and technologies and gain technical leadership experience while engaging with customers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Design, validate, and release mechanical/electro‑mechanical portions of product designs using appropriate mechanical design and product lifecycle management tools.
Conduct simulations related to mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and thermal aspects of designs.
Direct and collaborate with lab personnel to develop and perform tests validating product functionality.
Establish and document new product requirements at both system and subsystem levels.
Utilize Eaton’s NPD process as a framework for product development.
Apply knowledge of industry and certification standards (UL, CE, IEC, etc.) to ensure compliance.
Learn and apply Design for Six Sigma concepts.
Develop project and product cost estimates and time estimates.
Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success.
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years experience in designing electro‑mechanical systems.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing electro‑mechanical systems related to power electronics, electrotechnical and solid‑state components (housings, packaging, thermal bus/bar and heat sink designs).
Experience with structured new product development processes.
DFSS or DMAIC knowledge/certification.
Skills
Knowledge and experience utilizing mechanical CAD design tools.
Knowledge and experience related to thermal simulation applied to power electronics.
Knowledge of pertinent agency and certification standards related to industrial motor starting (IEC, CE, UL).
Knowledge and experience related to plastic part design and associated molding.
Knowledge and experience related to stamped part design and associated design for manufacturability/tooling.
Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success.
Proven capability as a leader with functional competency (mechanical engineering).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Second Chance Employment Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Reasonable Accommodation To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
Benefits Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see the Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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