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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Design Engineer - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Worcester, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $126,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Data Centers, Data Security, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), DOORS (Software), Creo - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=19cd1f98aa8dccb3 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited institution with minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree with advanced technical training and 10+ years of relevant experience., * Proficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling (Creo/Pro E strongly preferred). * Direct experience designing Data Center Hot Aisle Containment systems, including support structures, doors, panels, and sealing solutions. * Experience integrating containment solutions with racks, power, overhead cable trays, and cooling infrastructure. * Strong background in structural steel and sheet metal design, including load path analysis and connection design. * Experience with building-mounted and freestanding containment systems. * Knowledge of seismic, wind, and code-driven loading requirements for data center structures. * Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, welding, fastener selection, and other manufacturing processes. * Experience interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings. * Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supplier collaboration., * Proven experience designing Hot Aisle Containment or related data center infrastructure products. * Experience leading engineered product development using a structured phase-gate methodology. * Knowledge of DFMEA, DFMA, Design for Six Sigma, QFD, Voice of Customer, and ISO 9001 quality systems. * Ability to translate customer requirements into scalable, manufacturable designs. * Strong project leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. ## Description * Lead development of new Hot Aisle Containment product platforms through Eaton's structured NPD process. * Design and validate structural and sheet metal containment systems, including doors, panels, support structures, and mounting interfaces. * Create 3D CAD models and production drawings (Creo preferred). * Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations, FEA, and CFD. * Define and execute verification and validation testing to ensure performance and compliance. * Partner with Product Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. * Drive product standardization, quality improvements, modularization, and cost-reduction initiatives., * No relocation is being offered for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Worcester, MA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area. * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc #LI-LR1 All 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 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. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. 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