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Eaton Corporation Mechanical Engineer (low voltage) in Schrems, Austria
Eaton is looking for
a Mechanical Engineer
Location Schrems, Austria
(Vienna or other location possible with regular commuting to the Schrems plant)
Main Responsibilities:
The low voltage Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, integration, and manufacturability of Low voltage electrical assemblies. This role ensures that all customer requirements, safety standards, and production constraints are translated into accurate and optimized mechanical design packages. The Mechanical Engineer collaborates closely with Electrical Engineers, System Engineers, Advanced Manufacturing Engineers, and Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery, compliance, and seamless execution on the shop floor.
Design & Development
Design mechanical layouts, assemblies, and enclosure configurations for LVSA products.
Design the Engineer to Order mechanical parts for LVSA
Develop 2D/3D models (enclosures, mounting plates, busbar support structures, cutouts) using CAD tools.
Prepare fabrication drawings, drilling/cutout plans, and wiring routing channels.
Maintain and release mechanical BOMs into ERP system.
Ensure compatibility between mechanical components and electrical architecture
Manufacturing Support
Apply Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles during engineering phase.
Support production teams by resolving build issues, providing redline updates, and clarifying design intent.
Define mechanical fixtures and assembly methods in collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Quality, Compliance
Ensure mechanical designs comply with IEC standards related to LV switchgear, Internal safety and quality rules
Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) for mechanical compliance.
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective design actions when defects are found
Process & Continuous Improvement
Identify cost-out opportunities via material reduction, process simplification, or standardized component usage.
Contribute to design template libraries and lessons learned
Provide mechanical expertise during customer technical clarifications"
What You Should Bring:
Bachelor’s degree / High school in Mechanical Engineering or related field
experience in mechanical design for LV switchgear, industrial panels, or metal enclosure manufacturing
Fabrication processes knowledge (sheet metal, welding, powder coating)"
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent).
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems (SAP).
Understanding of electrical integration in mechanical structures (mounting clearances, heat management, wiring access).
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (advantage)"
Strong mechanical problem-solving ability.
Structured documentation and revision control.
Focus on precision, safety, and manufacturability
What Eaton Offers:
Competitive compensation package with additional benefits
Challenging projects in a dynamic and collaborative team
Excellent career advancement opportunities – internal promotions actively encouraged
Outstanding work environment – safety and ethics are of great importance to us
Inclusion & Diversity – openness to diversity expands our access to top talent. Inclusion enables us to fully leverage this potential
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