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R&D Mechanical Design Engineer

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Eaton

R&D Mechanical Design Engineer

Hengelo, Netherlands

Eaton's Hengelo R&D Energy Saver System (ESS) organisation, part of Critical Systems Division, supporting innovative product developments for this business unit.

We are looking for a R&D Mechanical Design Engineer. You will be responsible for

design and technical tasks for the ESS product line. This involves development of new ESS switchgear products in line with customer requirements in the market of Energy Transition within IEC Assemblies. The design work has both mechanical and electrical power engineering aspects and involves 3D construction, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Robustness, Design to Cost.

We are looking for a pro-active person with strong technical skills, interest and ambition, who enjoys collaboration in a creative, open and transparent international environment. The engineer will interact close with our customers and translate their needs into a service product and/or solution.

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At Eaton, we are dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. That's what really matters and we are here to make sure it works.

What you'll do:

  • Development of electro/mechanical designs for product/ retrofits/ updates/new functionalities. Provides 3D CAD design in line with design standards.
  • Participating in communication with customers referring to specific project design assignments or meetings.
  • Works according to a structured stage-gate process for the developments, applying Design for Six Sigma tools, such as Pugh Matrix, DFMEA's, DFA, Tolerance Studies, Error Proofing, P-Diagrams.
  • Ensures components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
  • Collaborates in multidisciplinary teams for identifying and tracking compliance to specification, for evaluating designs, manufacturability, serviceability, and product cost.
  • Proactively identifies risks and look for solutions within the design including reaching out to peers and subject matter experts and validates new designs with calculations, evaluations, models, prototypes and testing.
  • Coordinates physical testing on prototypes and leads design reviews and verification, modify design as necessary.
  • Controls the release of parts and assemblies for production in cooperation with the production facility.
  • Reinforces a Kaizen culture where change is part of the daily business

Qualifications:

  • MSc / BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering and interest to design and making constructions.
  • 1 - 3 years of experience as an Engineer in relevant business.

Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of switchgear design and fabrication processes. Competent in working with 3D Design Software and general Microsoft Office tools.
  • Design for Six Sigma Green belt certification (or ambition to achieve it)
  • Team player and keen to learn new disciplines with digital mind, learning agility
  • Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively.
  • International travel occasionally.
  • Good communication skills in English and Dutch language.

What we can offer to you:

  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • Flexible working solutions (1 day home office per week)
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible and we make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

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Client-provided location(s): Hengelo, Netherlands
Job ID: Eaton-35530Hengelo
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)