R&D Mechanical Engineer - International Aftermarket Services Team

Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Diversity Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success. We\u0027re in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it\u0027s about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future. \n \nOur site in Ankara offers a fantastic learning environment and a vibrant array of career opportunities spanning medium-voltage product design, manufacturing, and sales. \nCombining agile R\u0026D with internationally recognized test facilities, our team has the resources, speed, and flexibility to adapt to any customer demand. We support utility providers and renewable energy projects, as well as commercial and residential buildings, with innovative and cost-effective solutions. \nWe aspire to be an all-encompassing medium-voltage center of excellence. Our team is currently growing fast as we ramp up our ability to support crucial trends like Industry 4.0, electrification, and the energy transition. \nOur work is enabling more agile and energy-efficient manufacturing, as well as driving forward electrification and the transition to smarter power grids dominated by renewables \u2014 helping to create a more sustainable future. \nOur employees are passionate about continuously improving and reaching their full potential, as well as enabling our facility to do the same. We\u2019re always seeking dedicated and adaptable people with skills spanning engineering, sales, marketing, R\u0026D, and manufacturing. If you\u2019re curious and love innovating to solve new challenges, join us! \n \nThis position reports to the Engineering Manager, R\u0026D Aftermarket Services, and is part of the R\u0026D Aftermarket Services team.\n\nThe role works closely with the EMEA Services organization on several defined R\u0026D projects, with sales impact ranging from \u20ac100K to \u20ac2M.\n\nThe Services \u0026 Aftermarket EMEA business has a strong growth strategy supported by Eaton\u2019s extensive installed base of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage systems, built over more than 60 years across the region. In line with Eaton\u2019s sustainability objectives\u2014and the broader global market shift toward sustainable solutions\u2014many legacy products are currently transitioning to more environmentally friendly technologies. For example, oil\u2011insulated switchgear is progressively being replaced by vacuum\u2011insulated alternatives. \nThis position is an on\u2011site role based in Sincan, Ankara.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nDevelop standardized mechanical retrofit design solutions for Aftermarket Low Voltage and Medium Voltage systems. \nDefine technical specifications and create concept design options. \nValidate design concepts through engineering calculations and simulations. \nPerform detailed mechanical design and prepare final design documentation. \nParticipate in laboratory testing and certification activities. \nRelease finalized and certified designs for production. \nCollaborate within an international R\u0026D team across multiple countries. \nCoordinate with laboratories, grid companies, EMEA Country Services Unites CSUs, production facilities, and suppliers. \nContribute to building and maintaining a knowledge management and learning platform. \nWork on site in Ankara while collaborating remotely with teams in the Netherlands and India.\n\n \n \n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nMaster\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering. \nExperience in the electrical industry preferred. \n \n\n\n## Skills:\n\nStrong knowledge and experience with 3D CAD and PDM tools, as well as mechanical design within product development. \nUnderstanding of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) principles. \nStrong analytical and problem\u2011solving skills. \nAccountable, creative, and aligned with Eaton\u2019s Leadership Model behaviors. \nDemonstrates strong drive, ownership of tasks, and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. \nEffective team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines. \nEagerness to learn and apply Eaton processes, project methodologies, and engineering tools. \nAbility to work effectively in a diverse, matrix organization with international teams in EMEA, India, and China. \nWillingness to travel to the Netherlands for up to one month when needed. \nSelf\u2011starter with a high degree of independence and ownership. \nExcellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.\n\nWhat we offer: \n\n\n * Competitive compensation and benefits package\n * Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team\n * We make your aspirations matter \u2013 Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible\n * We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term \u2013 not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton UniversityWe make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people\u2019s lives and the environment through power management technologies.\n * We make your wellbeing matter \u2013 We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it\u2019s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen\n\n\n\nAll 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\u2019 privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.\n\n#LI-DG1 \n