Design Engineer - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems•Bessemer, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Take your next career step at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid. RSMC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team. The company is at an exciting inflection as we continue to expand our existing brand portfolio and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. As Design Engineer you will manage project design lifecycle from conception to full scale production – this includes component design, support with sourcing, support building prototypes, creation of test plans, and leading a cross-functional project design team to achieve timely completion project milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
A minimum of 5 years of product design experience with a strong preference to design of substation equipment.
Detailed knowledge of the limitations & capabilities of the following processes – sand casting, permanent mold casting, machining, and welding.
Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis through SolidWorks Simulation.
Demonstrated experience with bringing new products to market
Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite
Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed

Nice To Haves

WMS experience and knowledge preferred
ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and testing high voltage switches, components, or systems.
Applying mathematical and engineering principles and methods to electrical system designs.
Contributing to research efforts to develop a solution or a new product.
Managing project design lifecycle from conception to full scale production – this includes component design, support with sourcing, support building prototypes, creation of test plans, and leading a cross-functional project design team to achieve timely completion project milestones.
Documenting results of testing in engineering test reports & write assembly procedures for manufacturing team.
Leading FMEA events to gain a detailed understanding of potential failure modes and take appropriate action to prevent occurrence.
Representing the company at IEEE standards committee meetings and participating in high voltage switch subcommittee meetings.