Career Opportunities: Mechanical Engineering Manager (70815)

Requisition ID70815-Posted08/31/2026

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team. This hybrid position is based at our Burlington, ON head office and offers benefits from day one.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $106000- $133000 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 Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical execution of new product and technology development projects within Eaton's Electrical Sector portfolio. This role ensures technical excellence, product integrity, and compliance with Eaton engineering processes and applicable industry standards for low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution equipment.
The position provides engineering leadership for the design, development, validation, and sustainment of low-voltage switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centres (MCCs), automatic transfer switches (ATS), medium-voltage switchgear, and medium-voltage motor control centres (MV MCCs). The role supports the application of advanced engineering methods, including CFD analysis, thermal and structural evaluations, seismic qualification, and arc-resistant design principles. It also drives continuous improvement in engineering tools, product development processes, certification activities, product governance, and design standardisation across Canada.

Essential Functions:





- Lead the execution of new product and technology development projects from concept through commercialisation, ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, cost targets, and business objectives are achieved.
- Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and sustainment of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution assemblies and equipment, including switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centres (MCCs), automatic transfer switches (ATS), medium-voltage switchgear, and medium-voltage motor control centres (MV MCCs).
- Lead the development and review of engineering designs, 3D models, drawings, product documentation, manufacturing deliverables, and technical specifications using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other engineering design and product lifecycle management tools.
- Guide the application of advanced engineering and simulation methodologies, including CFD, thermal, structural, mechanical, and seismic analysis, to support product development, optimization, and validation.
- Lead product validation and certification activities, including functional, thermal, mechanical, environmental, seismic, dielectric, and arc-resistant testing, as required.
- Serve as a technical authority for the mechanical design, integration, validation, and certification of power distribution equipment, including MCCs, medium-voltage switchgear, GIS technologies, arc-resistant equipment, and related applications.




- Ensure compliance with applicable CSA, UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and other regulatory, industry, and product certification requirements.
- Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, marketing, certification agencies, and external suppliers.
- Drive resolution of complex technical, manufacturing, supplier, and customer issues through structured problem-solving, risk assessment, and sound engineering judgement.
- Develop product roadmaps, technology strategies, design standards, and technical governance processes that support growth, innovation, competitiveness, and long-term business objectives.
- Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, design automation, product governance, documentation control, PLM/Enovia workflows, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the design, development, and application of power distribution equipment.
- Solid technical expertise in low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution assemblies and equipment, including switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centres (MCCs), automatic transfer switches (ATSs), and medium-voltage motor control centres (MV MCCs).
- Experience applying advanced engineering tools and simulation methodologies, including CFD, thermal, structural, mechanical, and seismic analysis to support product development, optimization, and validation.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) des

📌 Mechanical Engineering Manager (Burlington)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Burlington