Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers
Eaton
Richmond, VA · Posted September 21, 2026
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- #10Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic58 / 100 · of 37
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About the job
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers. This role is based out of Richmond, VA. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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. What you’ll do: The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design activities for Data Center Power Systems products. This role owns projects from concept through production release and provides technical leadership in structural design, thermal management, product compliance, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities • Lead mechanical design and development of PDU, RPP, and STS product platforms. • Design and optimize enclosure systems, bus support structures, internal assemblies, and mounting architectures. • Perform mechanical analysis, tolerance studies, thermal evaluations,…
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