Senior Design Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer. This role is located out of Worcester, MA.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year.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.At Eaton, our mission is to make what matters work. We foster an environment where creativity, innovation, and discovery thrive—empowering talented professionals to achieve their full potential while helping the company succeed. Eaton’s Data Center Solutions portfolio plays a critical role in power, cooling, and infrastructure systems that support global digital transformation.The Senior Product Design Engineer – Product Development is a technical lead responsible for the conceptualization, system architecture, mechanical design, and verification of modular Data Center Hot Aisle Containment (HAC) structures and platforms. This role ensures HAC solutions meet market requirements for performance, cost, safety, thermal effectiveness, schedule, aesthetics, and manufacturability.The position also supports mechanical design, validation, and continuous improvement of existing Hot Aisle Containment product platforms, closing portfolio gaps and enabling scalable, configurable, and repeatable solutions for diverse data center environments.The Senior Product Design Engineer collaborates closely with Product Management, Sales, Application Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Services, Suppliers, and Customers to translate data center requirements, site constraints, and thermal strategies into robust, installable, and manufacturable HAC solutions.What You’ll DoKey ResponsibilitiesData Center Hot Aisle Containment Product DevelopmentLead the development of new Hot Aisle Containment product platforms, kits, and configurable architectures using a structured phase/gate NPD processDefine and document system-level and modular HAC architectures, including support structures, doors, panels, sealing strategies, and mounting interfacesTranslate data center market requirements (thermal efficiency, airflow containment, scalability, code compliance, and ease of installation) into detailed technical specificationsEstablish and manage development schedules, resource plans, cost targets, and risk mitigation strategiesMechanical Design & AnalysisDesign data center-centric structural and sheet metal systems, including building-mounted and freestanding containment structuresCreate 3D parametric solid models and 2D production drawings per ISO and ASME Y14 standards (Creo/Pro E preferred)Specify materials, coatings, finishes, and fabrication processes optimized for data center environments, durability, and costPerform engineering calculations related to structural loads, deflection, seismic considerations, anchoring, and load pathsUtilize FEA and/or CFD analysis to support:Structural integrity and code complianceThermal and airflow containment effectivenessOptimization of material usage and system rigidityVerification, Validation & ComplianceDefine test standards and verification/validation plans specifically for Hot Aisle Containment systemsCoordinate and execute structural, functional, and thermal performance testing (internal and external)Analyze test results, document findings, and implement corrective actionsEnsure compliance with applicable building codes, seismic requirements, fire protection considerations, and third‑party certifications applicable to data center containment structuresCross-Functional Collaboration & DocumentationServe as technical lead for HAC installation guides, assembly instructions, field modification guidelines, and technical documentationInterface with manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and installers to resolve design, quality, and production issuesSupport cost reduction, standardization, modularization, and quality improvement initiatives across the containment portfolioContribute to continuous improvement of Eaton’s NPD processes and data center product development practicesQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited institution and 5 years relevant experience or Associate degree with advanced technical training and 10+ years of relevant experienceLegally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipDemonstrated experience designing Data Center Hot Aisle Containment systems or closely related data center infrastructure productsExperience developing engineered product platforms using a structured phase/gate development methodologyCandidates must reside within 50 miles of the location listed on the job description Preferred QualificationsDirect experience designing Hot Aisle Containment structures for data centers, including:Support structures, doors, panels, and sealing solutionsIntegration with racks, cabinets, overhead cable trays, and cooling infrastructureStructural steel and sheet metal design experience, including load path analysis and connection designExperience with building-mounted and freestanding containment systemsKnowledge of seismic, wind, and code-driven loading requirements applicable to data center structuresProficiency with sheet metal fabrication, welding, and fastener selectionExposure to additional manufacturing processes:Aluminum and plastic extrusionPlastic injection moldingMachining, casting, and wood fabricationExperience interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings for data center deploymentsFamiliarity with lean manufacturing principles, tooling requirements, and supplier collaborationExperience working with external engineering partners for structural analysis and validationSkillsProficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling (Creo/Pro E strongly preferred)Strong working knowledge of:DFMEA, DFMA, QFD, Design for Six Sigma, and Voice of CustomerQuality Management Systems and ISO 9001Ability to translate data center customer requirements into scalable, manufacturable designsExcellent communication, presentation, and technical documentation skillsStrong project leadership, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration capabilitiesAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.