Mechanical Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

Challenging projects

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Vantaa, Finland to develop and test mechanical designs of UPS systems and accessories. You will design sheet metal, die cast, and molded parts, select materials, optimize costs, and document BOMs while ensuring maintainability and safety.

The role requires a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, up to 5 years’ design experience, and strong English communication. Collaboration in R&D projects and hands-on prototyping are core aspects.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Up to 5 years mechanical design experience expected.
• Good verbal and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Sheet metal, die cast, and injection mold design.
• Material design and surface treatment selection.
• Product cost optimization using DFSS principles.
• Design for maintainability and safety.
• Cable and harness design and prototyping.

Skills

3D CAD

English communication

Team collaboration

Material properties

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E

What you’ll do:

Act as a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for making, innovating, documenting, and testing mechanical designs of UPS systems and accessories.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Designer in R&D projects, you will be responsible for:

• Sheet metal, die cast, and injection mold design

• Material design and surface treatment selection

• Product cost optimization

• DFSS tool utilization

• Design for maintainability

• Design for safety

• Cable and harness design

• Specifying prototypes and building them hands on

• Documenting mechanical, harness, and assembly (BOM) designs

• Analyzing and solving product issues

• Providing technical support on UPS systems to Product Management, Technical Support, and Sales

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Up to 5 years of mechanical design experience

Skills:

• Basic understanding of material properties & manufacturing methods.

• Good verbal and written communications in English.

• Prior experince working with 3D CAD software.

• Ability to work in a project team under moderate guidance.

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What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible

• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.