Hybrid Mechanical Engineer, Power Grid Hardware

Switched Source Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pioneering energy company

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Switched Source Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, documentation, manufacturing, and field deployment of power flow control technologies in Chicago.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining mechanical designs, drawings, assemblies, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation while collaborating with engineering, production, suppliers, and field teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with manufacturability and can contribute both in the shop and in the field, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant mechanical design or engineering experience; 8-10 years preferred.
• Strong proficiency creating detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models in Creo.
• Experience developing drawings for manufacturing, including part drawings, assemblies, tolerances, and fabrication details.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, mechanical drawings, schematics, and related engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of bills of materials, engineering change processes, and documentation control.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago and support shop or field activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain mechanical drawings, 3D models, and assembly documentation for custom electrical equipment and power distribution technologies.
• Develop manufacturing-ready drawings using Creo, including part drawings, large assembly drawings, component layouts, enclosure details, and related fabrication documentation.
• Translate design concepts, engineering requirements, and product specifications into detailed mechanical designs that support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials, drawing packages, assembly instructions, and supporting documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and fabrication partners to resolve fit, form, function, and manufacturability issues.
• Support shop-floor builds, prototype development, product testing, field installations, and issue resolution as needed.
• Revise and organize engineering documentation within company design and data-management systems, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and version control.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Manufacturing drawings

Technical documentation

Shop & field support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Creo

PDM systems

Job description

Switched Source Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, documentation, manufacturing, and field deployment of power flow control technologies in Chicago.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining mechanical designs, drawings, assemblies, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation while collaborating with engineering, production, suppliers, and field teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with manufacturability and can contribute both in the shop and in the field, with