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Mechanical Engineer- 2nd Shift

AT Eaton
Eaton

Mechanical Engineer- 2nd Shift

Santa Ana, CA

Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work 2nd shift. This position will be onsite in our Santa Ana, CA facility.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design and development of the product line. In this role, you will support project design, development and production of prototype power distribution and monitoring/metering equipment.

The expected annual salary for this role is $105, 000 a year. This position offers relocation assistance and a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

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.

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What you'll do:

  • Research, evaluate, and document mechanical hardware design & production methods, equipment, systems, and sub-systems to meet requirements, applying knowledge of standards, codes & engineering design principles.
  • Provide expertise in the implementation and interpretation of applicable UL, IEC, and other related specifications.
  • Propose designs and implement changes.
  • Support the engineering department and analyze customer proposals for feasibility and cost. Review, interpret, and approve technical documents, designs and schematics.
  • Drive the development of comprehensive mechanical engineering specifications for New Product Developments (NPD). Support management and update throughout the prototype development process.
  • Develop comprehensive product mechanical designs, installation diagrams & testing plans for NPD. Manage and update throughout product development to production release.
  • Develop mechanical aspects of new power distribution & monitoring products, per approved engineering specifications. Test and document new products per approved testing plans. Maintain all design & test documentation within Eaton repository system.
  • Support project managers for the planning, testing and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification of new and existing products.
  • Communicate and support engineering team, designers, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Recommend design modifications to improve product line by following and supporting the ECR/ECN/IS09001 and other quality processes.
  • Prepare cost reduction proposals for new and existing products based on cost trades, design improvements and Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE) process.
  • Coordinate with other departments affected by NPD product design, development, and release.
  • Investigating pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, weight, efficiency, contractual specification, requirement, and cost.
  • Cross train on other product lines like (PDU, RPP and Magnetics).

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Prior Internship experience
  • Minimum of 6months experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
  • Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis focused on stress and thermal properties.

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.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Ana, CA, USA
Job ID: Eaton-34324SantaAna
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)