EATON

Lead Design Engineer

EATON • $97K — $143K *
Worcester, MA 01604In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with advanced training and 12+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software, preferably Creo.
  • Experience designing data center containment systems or similar infrastructure products.
  • Strong background in structural steel and sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering analysis methods including FEA, CFD, and DFMEA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and commercialization of new Hot Aisle Containment product platforms.
  • Serve as technical lead for multiple concurrent engineering projects.
  • Drive collaboration across Product Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and verification activities.
  • Design and develop containment systems including structural frameworks and mounting solutions.
  • Oversee engineering analysis, testing, and compliance for product performance and safety.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits including healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

  • Lead the development and commercialization of new Hot Aisle Containment product platforms through Eaton's NPD process.
  • Serve as technical lead for multiple concurrent engineering projects, providing direction, prioritization, and execution oversight.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across Product Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, verification and validation activities, and technical decision-making to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.
  • Design and develop containment systems, including structural frameworks, doors, panels, and mounting solutions.
  • Oversee engineering analysis, testing, and compliance activities to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership to strengthen team capability and engineering excellence.
  • Partner with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.
  • Drive standardization, modularization, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives across product families.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for containment systems and support strategic customer and business initiatives.


This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience OR an Associate's degree with advanced technical training and 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.


You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software, preferably Creo.
  • Experience designing data center containment systems or related infrastructure products.
  • Strong background in structural steel and sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with engineering analysis methods such as FEA, CFD, DFMEA, and design verification.
  • Knowledge of data center infrastructure, including racks, power distribution, cable management, and cooling systems.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, value engineering, and product cost optimization.
  • Experience interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.


Keys to role success:

  • Proven experience leading complex product development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving project execution.
  • Successfully leads complex engineering projects from concept through launch.
  • Delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions while balancing cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
  • Provides strong technical leadership and effectively influences stakeholders across functions.
  • Develops and mentors engineering talent, elevating overall team performance.
  • Demonstrates expertise in structured product development methodologies and quality systems.


We will not consider candidates who:

  • No relocation is being offered for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Worcester, MA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc


All 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 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.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
NASDAQ
ETN
* Ladders Estimates

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