There is no better time to join Eaton than in this exciting era of power management. We’re reimagining innovation by adapting digital technologies — connected devices, data models and insights — to transform power management for safer and more sustainable and efficient power use. Our teams are collaborating to build the best digital solutions for our customers. We are looking for digital talent who want to help set the direction for this digital transformation and create new ways of working and thinking, for ourselves and our customers. Sponsorship benefits are available for this position. Eaton's Electrical Sector Power Electronics Center of Excellence is hiring a Thermal/Mechanical Specialist for its Raleigh, NC location. The Thermal/Mechanical Specialist will develop innovative solutions for our power conversion and protection products. This individual will be responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical components for power electronics applications by creating structured 3D-CAD assemblies and using the state-of-the art FEA and CFD tools to ensure designs meet or exceed requirements. The individual will be a member of the global Power Electronics (PE) and Embedded Electronics (EE) Center of Excellence (CoE). In this role you will: Leads mechanical design and development activities and demonstrates start-finish ownership for the assigned projects and tasks. Develops design solutions for high power density electrical components and systems which are robust, reliable, and cost effective. Performs mechanical design (e.g., 3D CAD modeling) of components and assemblies, mechanical and electro-thermal FEA analysis, and thermal CFD analysis to develop high power density components and systems for power conversion and protection applications. Develops the technical requirements for and identify components for the designs. Creates technical reports and presentations. Performs engineering analysis to define critical design parameters and predict design latitude Performs lab activities like prototyping and measurement Collaborates with a cross functional team members like power electronics and electronics design engineers to successfully develop and validate the designs Evaluates the designs to meet requirements factoring in performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Minimum 8 years of related engineering experience in integrating mechanical and electrical components by creating structured 3D-CAD assemblies and using FEA and CFD tools to ensure designs meet requirements. Understanding of thermal design and packaging of power electronics applications Significant experience in 3-D CFD SW (e.g., Ansys ICEPAK) & 1-D analysis Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Working knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow Customer-focused with good relationship building and communication skills Fluent in oral and written English Preferred Qualifications: MS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent Design experience with power electronics and protection products for high power density and reliability Knowledge of materials and electronics packaging for power conversion and protection applications Experience with Multiphysics simulation for power electronics Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes Design for Six Sigma certification Position Criteria: Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual. Good communication and presentation skills Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment. Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy, and truthful manner. Desire for innovation, new product development, program management … to make what matters work! Position requires up to 10% travel domestic and international We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) 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. What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Electrical Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time