Lead Design Engineer

Eaton’s Power Components Division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Moon Township, PA location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, validate, and document molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) products in compliance with product requirements, applicable industry standards, and regulatory certifications
Serve as the design owner for assigned MCCB product lines, maintaining design margin and engineering integrity from concept through end of life
Lead new product development initiatives and drive performance, quality, reliability, and cost improvements for existing products
Validate design concepts using engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and laboratory testing to confirm functionality, robustness, and required performance margins
Support product launch and manufacturing readiness, including production line support and resolution of early-life issues
Coordinate third-party certification testing; investigate failures or nonconformances and support design updates and revalidation as required
Identify and resolve design, quality, yield, and application issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
Support cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE), minor design changes, and supplier or component updates, including required validation activities
Define verification methods, control plans, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics for assigned designs
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and project teams; provide technical input and clear status updates to engineers and stakeholdersShape


Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in mechanical or electromechanical component / product design
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.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Experience using engineering tools such as Pro/Engineer Creo (or similar CAD), Excel, and basic analysis or simulation tools
Experience working with cross‑functional or global engineering and manufacturing teams
Experience with circuit breaker products and applicable standards preferred; related electromechanical product experience with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and standards is acceptable


Skills

Exposure to the development, manufacturing, or testing of industrial or electromechanical products
Familiarity with product safety standards or regulatory requirements (UL, IEC, CSA, or similar)
Working knowledge of quality or statistical tools (e.g., basic Six Sigma concepts, SPC, FMEA)
Expertise in mechanical and electromechanical design, with strong working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and system‑level interactions
Proven ability to translate high‑level product and performance requirements into robust, producible component and subsystem designs with minimal oversight
Proficiency in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), including CTQ definition, tolerance and variation reduction, and data‑driven design trade‑off decisions
Strong risk management and structured problem‑solving capabilities, including expert use of FMEA/DFMEA and related tools to proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate design, quality, reliability, and safety risks
Comprehensive understanding of design for manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost, with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions across the full product lifecycle
Hands‑on laboratory, validation, and failure testing experience, with a consistent commitment to safe work practices and compliant test execution
Strong analytical skills, with experience leading failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
Effective time and priority management skills, with the ability to independently balance multiple complex workstreams and commitments
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and provide technical guidance within cross‑functional and global teams
Demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and initiative in a continuous improvement and learning‑focused engineering environment
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; willingness to travel approximately 10%, including occasional international travel


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