Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

As a junior mechanical engineer, you will execute and drive essential product innovation and engineering for Breakers and electronic Power Switching. You will also prepare technology screenings and evaluations to contribute to the PDD innovation growth funnel in feasibility studies by providing design concepts for the product lines MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker), AFDD, MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker) and ACB (Air Circuit Breaker).

Your main responsibilities:

• Designing mechanical and electromechanical products and systems in the field of circuit protection, electrical safety and electrical switching using state of the art CAD tools
• Evaluating mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials
• Confirming system and product capabilities by applying feasibility and testing methods
• Working together with an interdisciplinary team of experts for (power) electronic, electrical engineering, mathematics
• Supporting the EATON business with PRE-Launch innovation projects to provide the required product technology for the subsequent PRO-Launch realization projects
• Driving and supporting NPD projects by organizing the necessary design workflow and taking over technical leadership for design related work packages
• Creating product specifications together with the engineering and product management teams of the PDD Products Segment
• Coordinating the prototype preparation to test the functional performance of new product concepts with respect to the specification

• Bachelor, Master or PHD of Science in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience as a mechanical design engineer
• Experience with design of circuit protection and switching devices is a plus
• In-depth knowledge in CAD and Matlab programs
• Knowledge in Simulation (FEM , FVM, Multibody simulation) is a plus
• Knowledge and awareness of relevant international industry standards (IEEE, IEC) is a plus
• Ready to adapt to unexpected changes, challenges, or setbacks
• Able to think outside the box

What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Engineering

Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
Organization: ES EMEA PMCC PDC Power Distribution Components

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time