Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. Relocation benefits and sponsorship will be provided within the United States only. Eaton’s Electrical Data Center Power Distribution division designs, manufactures, and services Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Dry-Type transformers products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements. The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supervising the mechanical design and development of product lines, contributing to project design, development, and prototype production. This role is essential in a cross-functional team, making key design decisions for integration. The Lead Mechanical Engineer mentors junior staff, researches, evaluates, and documents design methods to meet standards and codes, and supports management throughout development.   The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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: 
 Why Eaton? •    Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading Static Transfer Switch and Power Distribution Products. •    Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions.  •    Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave. In this role you will: •    Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design. •    Lead product certification planning and testing process and support relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs). •    Collaborate on design and implementation of engineering repository structure and Standard Operating Procedures for mechanical design including verification and validation. •    Support Production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis (DFMEA / DFSS). •    Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize assembly and testing processes. •    Continuously update your knowledge by staying current with all relevant UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE standards. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications: 
 Required (Basic) Qualifications: •    Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum five (5) years of experience in mechanical design OR a Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in mechanical design Preferred Qualifications: •    Experience developing products from concept to manufacturing launch. •    In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques. •    Proficiency with 3D Mechanical CAD tools, including complex assemblies, sheet metal design, and creation of detailed manufacturing drawings. •    Strong working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, weldments, structural frames, and enclosure‑based designs used in electrical and industrial applications. •    Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change processes (ECR/ECO). •    Familiarity with ERP systems and understanding of how engineering data interfaces with manufacturing, sourcing, and cost control. •    Experience with Design for