R&D NPI Expert Design Engineer

Eaton; Sincan; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an expert design engineer to drive SF6-free Switchgear development. You will lead complex kinematic multi-body designs, perform FEA/MBD analyses, and oversee design verification and validation. The role requires CAD mastery and collaboration with global teams to optimize topology and manufacturing approaches.

Responsibilities include strategic studies, patent-related activities, and delivering robust, cost-efficient solutions aligned with Prolaunch project management standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in multi-body dynamic systems projects or academic studies.
• Experience with load break switchgear/circuit breaker mechanisms preferable.
• Proficient in CAD design and data management systems (ADAMS, Ansys, SolidWorks).
• Patent applications or IP management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex kinematic multi-body dynamic subsystem designs and perform FEA/MBD analyses.
• Conduct design verification, prototyping, and validation studies for switchgear components.
• Lead topology optimization and material/methodology selections for cost-optimized solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams and manage Prolaunch project activities.

Skills

Kinematic design

Dynamic systems

FEA

MBD analysis

CAD design

Ansys Motion

SolidWorks Simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

Ansys

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

Requisition ID71251-Posted08/21/2026

The expert design engineer will act as a key developer for the developed SF6-free Switchgear product portfolio, undertaking tasks such as designing complex kinematic mechanisms requiring multi-link power transmission, performing transmission efficiency, speed and endurance calculations, determining related materials and manufacturing methodologies, carrying out topology optimizations, and performing activity matrix design validation activities integrated into the Eaton Prolauch project management system. It also designs lifecycle-compliant, validated products with moldable design outputs for isolative structural and kinamatic subsystems.The expert design engineer will lead patent applications to secure intellectual property rights.Providing 'Technology Readiness Level' outputs.

Taking an executive role in strategic studies;
Released unique solutions in large-scale production.Following Switchgear industry trends.
Meeting robustness and financial targets.
Anticipates/delivers customer oriented solutions .
Evaluates various aspects of information to draw appropriate conclusions in a timely fashion.
Develops and delivers appropriate communications to ensure audience understanding
Operational
Takes responsibility as an executive key developer of R&D Switchgear projects.
Conduct boundary conditions and engineering discussions with global teams.
Leading complex kinematic multibody dynamic subsystem mechanism designs and capable to calculation. Involving FEA and MBD analysis.
Design verification/prototyping/validation type testing /production studies.
System efficiency analysis .
Carrying out material&manufacturing methodologies selections such as termoset-thermo plastic injection/forged/welded/stamping/ machinary /sheet metal etc.
Developing/reporting concept designs and applying selection methodologies.
Topology optimization studies according to standards/environmental conditions/cost out opportunities with investigating new technologies and lean approaches.
Provides design development by researching such as published patent /benchmarking/manufacturing technologies and reviewing specs for local&external regulations.
Providing product line support activities to NPI transitions.
Defining risks and mitigations on DFMEA &PFMEA activities.
Robust thecnical drawing sharings.SCM /Quality/Operation communucation
Defining control plans and quailty outputs .
Involvinng multifunctinal local and grobal teams.
Results
Plays to win and sets ambitious targets; takes risks.
Challenges the status quo; experiments with new approaches; is innovative
Promotes teamwork and works across organizational boundaries to deliver results
Project Management Prolaunch Studies
On time delivery for activity matrix studies with meet with technology readiness expectations.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering BSC Req.( MSc. / Phd. Preferred)
• An experience of minimum 8 years in multi body dynamic system projects or academic studies. Load break switchgear / Circuit breaker switching device and mechanism designers are preferable.

Skills:

• Robotics/Automotive Industry or agricultural machinery can be evaluated.
• Required, capable on generating the kinematic, dynamic and structural system of mechanical systems and manufacturing methods. (termoset-thermo plastic molded injection parts/forged/welded/stamping/ machinary /sheet metal/sintering etc. )
• Green belt in DFSS /experience over finite elements are preferable.
• Analysis,heat&mass transfer analysis preferred .
• Knowledge over material properties and selection especailly for steel and polymers.
• Capable technical knowlge on coationg and protection.
• Taking executive roles on Prolaunch tasks and technical solutions.
• Designing cost oriented perspective.
• Expert level in Cad design , and design data management systems. MSc ADAMS , Ansys motion users are prefered.,Minitab and finite element programs (Ansys, Solidworks simulation)prefered.

Good command of English (minimum B2 level or above preferred).

• Being multi-locational team member and presenting the project within the organization.

Strong research, analytical, and technical reporting skills.

Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Experience with patent applications, intellectual property management, or innovation activities is considered an advantage.