Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Critical Power

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division seeks a Specialist Mechanical Engineer in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) focuses on mechanical design of critical power infrastructure from concept to launch.

The role leads cross-functional teams, advances thermal and mechanical design technologies, and drives continuous improvement across global engineering. Salary ranges reflect market levels for senior mechanical roles in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Alternatively Master’s degree with 5+ years experience.
• PhD with 2+ years experience in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and launch of power infrastructure products.
• Own mechanical design decisions with DFMA and cost targets.
• Develop mechanical systems using 3D CAD and validation testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on UPS and storage solutions.
• Drive architecture and detailed design balancing performance and cost.
• Provide leadership via design reviews and mentorship.
• Support prototype builds, testing, deployments, and UL certification.
• Improve engineering processes and test methodologies.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FMEA/DFMA

Team leadership

Thermal analysis

UL certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division seeks a Specialist Mechanical Engineer in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) focuses on mechanical design of critical power infrastructure from concept to launch.

The role leads cross-functional teams, advances thermal and mechanical design technologies, and drives continuous improvement across global engineering. Salary ranges reflect market levels for senior mechanical roles in the U.S.