Senior Mechanical Engineer - US

RESA Power

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks; Inventor knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong MS Office skills.
  • Ability to interpret and solve complex problems independently.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Solid understanding of technical drawings and project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Design low/medium voltage switchgear and MCCs, including layout and assembly drawings.
  • Develop and update approval drawings based on reviews and comments.
  • Provide technical support to fabrication and assembly as needed.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and SolidWorks for drafting tasks.
  • Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to integrate project requirements.
  • Prepare detailed part and assembly drawings with associated bills of materials.
  • Contribute to the company's quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life insurance and anniversary bonuses.
  • Participation in an Employee Ownership Plan.
  • Matching contributions to 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid time off for personal use.
  • Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities

  • Design of low / medium voltage switchgear, MCC's and associated mechanical layout and assembly drawings.
  • Develop and update mechanical approval drawings based on design reviews and customer comments.
  • Apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple problems independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Provide technical assistance to fabrication and assembly shop as needed.
  • Use AutoCAD and/or 3D SolidWorks to create all drawings.
  • Work with Electrical Engineer to provide any required input to project drawings.
  • Prepare sheet steel, structural steel, and copper part drawings as well assembly drawings and bills of material.
  • Analyze and interpret bills of material and electrical drawings to create switchgear layouts.
  • Develop and release mechanical manufacturing drawings inclusive of sheet metal fabrication details (flat patterns and bend profiles) and mechanical bill of materials to production and purchasing.
  • Ensure drawings are released in time to support the production build schedule.
  • Support manufacturing welding and assembly activities as needed.
  • Provide technical support to sales and company distributors in support of the company's quality customer service effort.
  • Align and actively contribute to the company's quality improvement initiatives.
  • Stay abreast of technical product developments through literature review and industry developments.
  • Design sheet metal enclosures for electrical equipment according to ANSI/NEMA standards for both indoor and outdoor installations.
  • Sizing and bracing calculations for copper busbar systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Develop assemblies, weldments and sub-assembly drawings and parts details with associated indented bill of material(s) for Low Voltage metal enclosed and metal clad switchgear. This includes assemblies containing circuit breaker, interrupter/disconnect switches, and cable support mounting details.
  • Prepare equipment plan, elevation, side, and cross section views, and lifting details.
  • Create component arrangement drawings based on electrical bill of material.
  • Other assigned duties.


Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience or a minimum of 5 years of combined experience.
  • High-level of competency in AutoCAD and Solidworks (knowledge of Inventor or similar software a plus)
  • Well-versed in MS Office suite applications.
  • This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
  • Must be capable of interpreting and developing solutions to complex problems
  • Manage multiple jobs and competing requirements by confidently making critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication to clearly communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to use reasoning and logic to develop creative and practical solutions and apply past proven solutions to solve new problems.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within peer, production, and sales engineering teams.
  • Read technical drawings, project specifications, and clearly communicate technical information to others.


Additional Information:

Job: Full-Time

Location: Shelton, CT

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.

Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.

Physical Demands: Lifting or moving a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.

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