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Senior Engineer - Mechanical

AT Eaton
Eaton

Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Chennai, India

What you'll do:

We are seeking a motivated individual with strong skills in plastic and Sheet metal modeling and detailed drawing for the product development of HMI based system.
The candidate will be working with a team of mechanical engineers towards design and development of global electronic instrumentation products. Candidate will be responsible for Concept development, perform DFM, design reviews, develop prototype and update project progress periodically. Success in this position requires effective collaboration, a strong drive to achieve project objectives, and the ability to learn new techniques, tools, and processes for the product development cycle.

Key Requirements:

  • Design and develop various products to meet customer requirements, cost targets, and market-related technology.
  • Experience in Research/NPI/Sustaining projects for Display unit, HMI machines or similar products.
  • Complete system/component sizing, designing, simulation, and testing validation to industrialization.
  • Design parts and products considering design for manufacturing and assembly, applying thorough understanding and experience of plastic injection molding, sheet metal, casting, machining processes, and tooling considerations.
  • Conduct engineering analysis for innovative and robust product development.
  • Take technical ownership of subsystems or modules of the project, ensuring product compliance with global standards or other relevant compliance standards.
  • Modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and market requirements through the Change Management process.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Experience in Research/NPI/Sustaining projects for Display unit, HMI machines or similar products.
  • Expertise in plastic and sheet metal part design, mechanism design, and system integration.
  • Knowledge and experience with plastic materials, their properties, and requirements.
  • Creates CAD models, including part and assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs) to support manufacturing, testing and assembly.
  • Proficiency in GD&T principles and clearance & creepage calculations.
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes for contacts and plastic materials (bending, riveting, welding, brazing, injection molding).
  • Review reliability predictions and be conversant with Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and structural/thermal/CFD/MBD results.
  • Complete detailed design (2D drawings/3D models) in SolidWorks
  • Will anticipate areas such as thermal loading, mechanical stress, and vibration resonances in a design
  • Knowledge of PLM systems (Enovia, SAP) is desirable. Should have an innovative mindset with a proven track record of innovation and product launches
  • Work with other functional teams such as Certification, Manufacturing & Process teams on early track to synchronize product development.

Qualifications:

  • B.E. / M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
  • 7 to 9 years of experience in Plastic and Sheet metal design

Skills:

  • Experience in NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for industrial products such as Display unit, HMI machines or similar products
  • In-depth knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, material selection, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
  • Thorough understanding of IEC/IEEE standards, UL certification, 3D modeling, PLM, and ERP systems.
  • Experience in deploying DFSS tools for robust design.
  • Extensive experience with product design, sustenance, cost reduction, and agile methodologies
  • Drive for Results, Passionate, Collaborative, Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed & with Digital Mindset

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Eaton-42640Chennai
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)