Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23222Full-time$97k–$143k2026-09-11 → 2026-11-10

Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Lead mechanical design and development of Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, and transformers for mission-critical power reliability.

Role type

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Product Design)

Builds

Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels, Dry-Type transformers

Domain

Electrical power distribution and data center infrastructure

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD, sheet metal fabrication, DFMEA/DFSS, NRTL testing coordination, standards compliance (UL/IEEE/IEC), mentoring

Preferred skills

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), ERP systems, New Product Introduction (NPI), enclosure-based design, electrical compliance knowledge

Technologies

3D Mechanical CAD, PLM systems, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanical design and development of product lines, lead product certification planning and testing, collaborate on engineering repository structure and SOPs, support production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis, optimize assembly and testing processes, mentor junior staff

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.