Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Systems
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $60,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience and qualifications.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and customization of electrical power distribution and protection equipment. This role is responsible for mechanical design activities from concept through production, including prototype development, design validation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, improving existing products, and working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and service teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
### Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering documentation, and product specifications for power distribution and protection equipment.
Develop innovative design solutions that meet project objectives, customer requirements, and industry standards.
Participate in formal design reviews, provide technical feedback, and implement design improvements.
Design, release, and evaluate prototypes while supporting fabrication and testing activities.
Drive continuous improvement efforts based on prototype and production feedback.
Independently manage smaller engineering projects, coordinating design activities and deliverables.
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service teams to ensure products meet operational and customer needs.
Support product customization initiatives, engineering change orders (ECO/ECN), lifecycle management, and product optimization projects.
Ensure design documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with company processes.
### Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience in product design, manufacturing, or related fields.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment.
### Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing power distribution, power protection, or electrical enclosure products.
Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards, including UL and IEC requirements.
At least 2 years of experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and mechanical design analysis.
Experience performing thermal and structural evaluations of mechanical designs.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Knowledge of sheet metal design, manufacturing processes, assembly drawings, and design-for-manufacturability practices.
Technical writing and documentation experience.
Experience designing test fixtures or supporting product validation activities.
Familiarity with switchboards, power distribution units (PDUs), power panels, UL 891, and UL 508A standards is highly desirable.
### What You'll Bring
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
