This hybrid Mechanical Engineer position is based in Wendell, NC. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Medium Voltage Switchgear team (covering both Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated technologies). This role focuses on our SieBreak™ and 8DJH36 product lines, supporting design, documentation, and manufacturing in Wendell, NC.
You'll make an impact by: - Serve as Mechanical Engineering point of contact for Siemens MV switchgear product SIEBREAKTM, SIEBREAK VCBTM , and 8DJH36 gear
- Job duties can be broken across 3 categories: "Design & Documentation", "Collaboration", "Support and Quality"
- Work independently to create all documents for customer approval and manufacturing of Medium Voltage switchgear per design specifications using Engineering Design and Configurator software Typical documents include:
- Customer Specification Alignment
- 3D Models for Factory Fabrication
- General Arrangement
- Side Views
- Bill of Materials
- Collaborate with multiple partners across project lifecycle, including Application Engineers, Project Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers.
- Function as Quality gate prior to release of drawings/documentation to factory and customer assembly drawings, detailed drawings, manufacturing sketches, layouts, inspection data and bill of materials
- Ownership of the overall work products from a mechanical standpoint - including design, drafting, customer and factory deliverables point of view.
- Provide factory support during the manufacture phase of your projects making sure quality requirements are met. Also, in the process of providing technical support or clarifications to customers during FAT.
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Three (3) or more years of experience working with the engineering or drafting of electrical power distribution products and systems.
- Experience working with 3D models.
- Proven proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities and business demands.
- Driven with strong attention to detail, a system thinker, and process-driven, and should embrace a culture of quality.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability and interest to travel internationally, including required trips to Germany.
Preferred Qualifications: - At least 1-2 years' experience working within a complex made-to-order manufacturing environment.
- Experience with mechanical design for medium voltage switchgear, preference given to experience with Siemens switchgear and electrical products.
- Proficiency with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
- Demonstrable proficiency working with complex engineering BoMs "Bill of Materials."
- Familiarity with mechanical assemblies, including Galvanized Steel, Copper Bus, Welded Assemblies, Bus Supports, and Sheet Metal a Plus
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $61,547 - $105,509 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
