Sr. R&D Engineer - Innovation Mechanical Design
About The Position
The Sr. R&D Engineer – Mechanical Design explores, evaluates, and matures new ideas across all IEM power distribution product lines and emerging technologies. This role focuses on front-end innovation—assessing technical feasibility, risk, and value—while transforming early concepts into vetted solutions ready for New Product Development. The position plays a key role in advancing IEM’s applied innovation process and supporting sharing of technical knowledge across the organization. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technically curious, systems-level thinker who thrives in early-stage, ambiguous problem spaces. They balance strong engineering fundamentals with practical experimentation, clear communication, and collaborative execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5–8+ years of experience in power distribution equipment, industrial products, or related engineering fields.
- Broad understanding of electrical power systems and multi-disciplinary engineering principles.
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and early-stage product or technology development.
- Strong technical communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and certification processes (UL, CSA, IEEE, IEC) preferred.
- Experience with multiphysics simulation techniques (CFD, FEA, etc.) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and mature product or process innovation ideas through the applied innovation process, assessing feasibility, risk, and value.
- Develop conceptual designs and processes, system architectures, and proof-of-concept prototypes across LV, MV, and emerging power distribution technologies.
- Define and execute targeted tests, experiments, or analyses to validate concepts and reduce technical risk.
- Develop scalable engineering insights that inform future product platforms and architectures.
- Document findings and offer recommendations for next steps or discontinuation where appropriate.
- Prepare vetted concept packages for handoff to New Product Development teams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality stakeholders.
- Collaborate with and support the R&D team with engineering services, technical mentoring, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
