Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Power Systems

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers to lead mechanical design for Data Center Power Systems from concept through production release. You will own enclosure systems, bus supports, thermal management, and manufacturability while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of design experience; knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing industrial equipment, electrical enclosures, switchgear, or similar equipment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and production methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of PDU, RPP, and STS product platforms.
• Design and optimize enclosure systems, bus support structures, internal assemblies, and mounting architectures.
• Perform mechanical analysis, tolerance studies, thermal evaluations, and structural assessments.
• Lead design reviews and technical decision-making activities.
• Develop solutions that improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
• Support certification and compliance requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, and service teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers to lead mechanical design for Data Center Power Systems from concept through production release. You will own enclosure systems, bus supports, thermal management, and manufacturability while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of design experience; knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and industry standards