Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer. This role is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:

Are you ready to build products, not just parts? Are you ready to help shape the future of voltage regulator technology through innovative product development and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll work hands-on with product design, testing, manufacturing, and problem solving while leading projects from concept through production. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll solve complex engineering challenges and deliver solutions that improve performance, quality, reliability, and customer value.

Product Development

• Design and improve products to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Apply engineering analysis and participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA, and value engineering activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Support manufacturing by resolving technical challenges and implementing product enhancements.
• Develop new processes, tools, and methodologies that support business growth.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead projects, manage priorities, and drive successful execution.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with product development, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of FEA, strength of materials, and mechanical design analysis.
• Familiarity with materials, welding processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with structured problem-solving, quality tools, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Minitab.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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