Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Eaton

Location: Moon Township, PA (Eaton facility), hybrid work schedule. Relocation assistance available for qualified USA residents.

Expected annual salary range: $93,750.03 - $. This is a general guideline; final compensation depends on skills, experience, and market considerations.

• Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic-based circuit breaker mechanical design, testing, and applications.
• Efficiently design, build, test, evaluate, and iterate prototyped mechanical systems and electro‑mechanical circuit protection devices in relevant lab environments.
• Drive product design from concept to a minimum viable product that can be lab‑validated and demonstrated to customers.
• Use statistical quality tools to establish performance baselines, identify focus areas for robustness improvement, and measure improvement.
• Leverage component and system level modeling/simulation activities, initiating changes into existing and new component designs.
• Compile, study, reconcile, and approve product requirements and standards, leading team‑based product conceptual and detailed design, validation, and documentation.
• Follow Prelaunch and PROLaunch phase‑gate new product development processes.
• Create product technical requirements with marketing and application teams.
• Generate and execute test programs and test protocols to confirm design criteria for system, software, and hardware are met.
• Collaborate with Eaton Research Lab, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for innovation.
• Create technical reports and presentations.
• Generate value‑added intellectual property.
• Mentor, assign tasks, and determine priorities for project team members as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related accredited field.
• Five (5) years of experience in new product design, development, testing, and optimization within a manufacturing organization.
• Three (3) years of design experience using Pro‑E/Creo, Solid Works, or similar CAD tools.
• Candidates must not require immigration sponsorship or support;
  Eaton does not consider applications for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN, or other immigration related statuses.

• Two (2) years of hands‑on experience in magnetic actuation development, design, prototyping, and testing.
• Knowledge of industrial circuit breaker design, requirements, and applications.
• Strong understanding of switching mechanisms, thermal management, and magnetics optimization.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DC/AC power supplies, capacitor bank test systems, and high‑speed video cameras.
• Experience with DFSS tools.

• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• Collaborative ability in a highly team‑oriented, global, and diverse environment.
• Consistent ethical, honest, and trustworthy behavior.
• Desire for innovation, new product development, and program management.
• Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes.

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid/unpaid time off. Specific programs and eligibility may vary by location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. For details, refer to the Eaton Benefits Overview.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Eaton welcomes qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history. Applicants will be considered regardless of their history under applicable local laws. Disclosures or background checks are conducted only after a conditional job offer. Applicants with a conviction directly related to the job may be offered the opportunity to explain, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the check. For disability‑related accommodations, call 1‑800‑836‑6345.

Please note that this position is currently open and actively recruiting. No expiration notice is provided.