R&D Mechanical Engineer - LV

Industrial Electric Manufacturing • Nashville, TN

69d

About The Position

The R&D Mechanical Engineer is responsible for collaborating or leading the design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products in collaboration with a diverse team of electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers. This role requires a strong intuition of fundamental engineering concepts across multiple disciplines and an ability to effectively manage the product development process under limited direction.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.
• BSME or equivalent in experience.
• Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes.
• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.)
• Design Experience using SolidWorks to produce 3D models is highly preferred.
• Strong Technical Capability.
• Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection strategies is preferred.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in ensuring the execution and implementation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering work for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed engineering specifications and developing concept drawings in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders.
• Help in the coordination with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope.
• Lead the creation of detailed design drawings, 3D models and bills of material for prototype equipment and test articles.
• Develop and document test plans according to the relevant standards.
• Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories.
• Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts.
• Characterize the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods.
• Develop standard design criteria and models.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.
• Conduct failure analyses of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees