Senior Mechanical Engineer – Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards
United States
Full Time
2 hours ago
$105,000 - $135,000 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
AssemblyLeadership
About this role
Role Overview
Lead mechanical design of low-voltage switchgear and switchboard assemblies, including enclosures, structural frames, barriers, cable management, lifting provisions, ventilation, and service access
Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks; maintain complete manufacturing documentation packages including BOMs, fabrication drawings, and revision control
Support large-frame lineup configuration, shipping splits, installation interfaces, alignment, and maintainability for high-current systems (1200A–6000A class)
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to ensure mechanical layouts support bus, breakers, cable entry, metering, safety, and code compliance
Lead DFM and DFA activities, including modularization, standardization, part reuse, and reduction of custom components
Generate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), redlines, and deviation requests
Support prototype builds, factory acceptance testing, UL documentation, and certification activities (heat rise, dielectric, functional testing)
Mentor junior and mid-level mechanical engineers through design reviews, technical guidance, and standard work
Partner with suppliers and fabricators on sheet metal, machining, welding, painting, gasketing, and assembly processes
Provide shop-floor support, participate in root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions for build and quality issues
Support continuous improvement of mechanical design standards, documentation practices, and release processes
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and risk assessments
Support field feedback, serviceability improvements, and product lifecycle enhancements
Assist with MRB activities and nonconformance disposition when required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience in mechanical design within engineered-to-order, electrical infrastructure, or industrial product environments
Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on mechanical design experience for low-voltage switchgear or switchboards (1200A–6000A class preferred)
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM systems
Strong knowledge of sheet metal, machining, structural design, and tolerance control