Lead Mechanical Engineer

Nutanix; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Mechanical Engineer at Eaton's Power Electronics and Battery Center of Excellence will integrate mechanical and electrical components into structured 3D CAD assemblies and apply FEA to ensure designs meet requirements. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in integrating mechanical and electrical components.
• Proficient in 3D CAD assemblies and FEA tools.
• Experience with 3D CAD like SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Leads mechanical design and development activities for assigned projects.
• Performs mechanical design (3D CAD modeling, FEA) of components and assemblies.
• Develops technical requirements and identifies components.
• Creates technical reports and presentations.
• Performs engineering analysis to define critical design parameters.
• Conducts prototyping and measurements in lab environments.
• Collaborates with electrical engineers and technicians to validate designs.
• Evaluates designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Finite Element Analysis

DFM/DFA principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer.The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000 - $154000 a year.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you’ll do:Eaton is looking for a lead mechanical engineer for its Power Electronics (PE) and Battery Center of Excellence (CoE).Eaton’s PE and Battery CoEs accelerate the company’s growth through the development of technology and platforms that are scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable, as well as standardized design methodologies and tools that can be adopted by multiple business units, which provide a foundation for our business to develop innovative products more rapidly.This individual will be responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical components for the power electronics and battery systems by creating structured 3D-CAD assemblies and using the state-of-the art FEA tools to ensure designs meet or exceed requirements. Up to 10% travel domestically and internationally.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Leads mechanical design and development activities and demonstrates start-finish ownership for the assigned projects and tasks.Performs mechanical design (e.g., 3D CAD modeling, FEA structural analysis) of components and assemblies.Develops the technical requirements for and identify components for the designs.Creates technical reports and presentations.Performs engineering analysis to define critical design parameters and predict design latitudePerforms lab activities like prototyping and measurementCollaborates with a cross functional team members such as electrical engineer and lab technician to successfully develop and validate the designsEvaluates the designs to meet requirements factoring in performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in integrating mechanical and electrical components by creating structured 3D CAD assemblies and using FEA tools to ensure designs meet requirements.Preferred Qualifications:MS in mechanical engineering or equivalentSignificant experience in 3D CAD (e.g., Solidworks)Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principlesExperience in FEA analysis such as thermal analysisExperience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for ServiceabilityCustomer-focused with good relationship building and communication skillsExperience in designing battery packs, racks, or systemsDesign for Six Sigma certification#LI-ML1All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.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.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 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.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.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: 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.