Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Ralliant•Fairport, NY

3d•$83,400 - $139,200

About The Position

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in the transformer value stream, you will contribute to the product design of devices that monitor transformer health. The role involves designing, developing, prototyping, optimizing, and testing products for utility and industrial customers. You will work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, electrical engineering designers, manufacturing test engineers, and colleagues across the global R&D organization. You will create 3D models, detailed mechanical drawings, bills of materials, electromechanical parts, and gauges. The team uses Agile development methods and the Scrum framework to deliver customer-facing solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
At least 5 years of experience as a design engineer.
Extensive experience developing 3D CAD designs for parts and test fixtures using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar design platforms.
Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards and best practices.
Ability to operate machine tools to finish prototype parts, including adding details, threading, and polishing.
Experience designing products involving electromechanical and optical integration.
Experience with design for manufacturability and processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal forming, and aluminum casting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with JIRA.
Familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

Design complex components and assemblies with customer needs in mind, focusing on quality, cost, and design for manufacturability.
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, including the use of automation and AI tools.
Fabricate physical prototypes for proof of concept and testing.
Perform mechanical and structural analysis as needed, including FEA using SolidWorks.
Present mechanical design concepts to project teams.
Evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing methods for use in new and existing products.
Verify acceptance criteria, support transition to production, and conduct failure analysis on problem areas.
Document product features, issues, and tests in compliance with internal processes.
Derive configured product models from existing products.
Perform Engineering Change Requests, including updates to drawings and bills of materials.
Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct design reviews, assist with FMEA and PFMEA, and support root cause analysis for mechanical issues.