Mechanical Design Engineer

Eaton Burton On The Wolds

Eaton Burton on the Wolds is a key strategic location within Eaton's EMEA structure, reporting directly into our regional leadership team in Germany. The site is home to a high-performing product line specialising in advanced fusing and switching solutions used across a wide range of critical applications.

It's a dynamic environment where innovation is at the forefront — with dedicated Product Line Leadership, an established R&D function, and a fully equipped Test Laboratory all operating on site. This combination of technical capability, product ownership, and close collaboration with our European teams creates a unique opportunity for individuals who want to contribute to meaningful engineering and operational advancements while being part of a forward-thinking, globally connected organisation.

What You'll Do:

Senior Design Engineer – Switch Disconnector Product Range

This is a key technical leadership role within our switching portfolio, driving innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement across a strategically important product range. You'll take ownership of new product development, lifecycle management, and value-engineering initiatives, working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and global engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design projects for new switching products and enhancements to the existing portfolio, including 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings, and complex product assemblies.

• Provide technical direction to engineers and cross-functional teams both locally and internationally, collaborating closely with Simulation, Data Management, Technical Support, Product Management, and other specialist groups.

• Partner with the manufacturing plant to ensure designs are production-ready, support industrialisation activities, and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

• Own all supporting engineering documentation, including FMEAs, technical files, and Engineering Change Notices, ensuring compliance and robust design governance.

• Develop and execute test plans aligned to relevant standards, working with internal and external laboratories to validate performance and reliability.

• Drive innovation and intellectual property creation, contributing to the long-term competitiveness and differentiation of the product range.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree (electrical/mechanical/mechatronic)
• 4+ years in design/development of industrial products

Skills:

• 3D CAD (solidworks preferred), project management. Ideally some knowledge of electrical products but not essential
• Problem solving, team player, self motivated

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• 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.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.