Mechanical Test Development Engineer

About the role

Eaton is seeking a Mechanical Test Development Engineer to design and deliver innovative test fixtures, automated test equipment and mechanical interfaces that support the manufacturing test of electronic printed circuit boards, sub‑assemblies and finished products. This hands‑on position combines mechanical design, automation, supplier coordination, testing and validation to improve product quality, reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Design, integrate, validate and commission mechanical test fixtures and interfaces for PCBAs, sub‑assemblies and finished products.
• Ensure test equipment complies with Eaton MESH health, safety and environment standards and is safe and ergonomic.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis to verify fixture strength, durability and performance.
• Support or lead development of local Middle‑East suppliers for fixture fabrication and automation solutions.
• Develop innovative mechanical and automation concepts to improve repeatability and reduce manual intervention.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, calculations, reports and validation records.
• Develop and support verification and validation activities, including fixture qualification and strain‑gauge testing.
• Collaborate with Test Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and manufacturing mechanical or automation jigs, fixtures or test equipment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Required skills

• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Creo, Teamcenter.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and strain‑measurement techniques.
• Engineering calculations for design verification.
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of DFMA, Lean, 5S and DFSS methodologies.
• Familiarity with sheet‑metal, plastics and machined‑part fabrication methods.
• Exposure to automation, robotics and AI‑enabled engineering.