Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Henrico, VA
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with 4 8 years of relevant experience in low-voltage switchgear and sheet metal design. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing mechanical components for electrical power distribution equipment, along with knowledge of UL 891 standards and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and SolidWorks. Experience with manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for low-voltage switchgear.
• Perform sheet metal design, particularly for support structures and copper components.
• Design mechanical support structures for electrical power distribution equipment.
• Develop designs for Tap-Off Units, Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Main Switch Boards.
• Apply UL 891 standards to mechanical designs.
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM) throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Professional experience designing low-voltage switchgear.
• Experience with sheet metal design and copper component design.
• Knowledge of UL 891 standards.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing support structures for electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience with Tap-Off Units, Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Main Switch Boards.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing teams on production-ready designs.

Work Requirements:

• This is an onsite position in Henrico, VA.
• Candidates should have relevant low-voltage switchgear industry experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination.

Application:
Interested candidates with relevant low-voltage switchgear and mechanical design experience are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting experience with switchgear, sheet metal and copper component design, UL 891, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and SolidWorks.

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