Mechanical Design Engineer

Edison Smart®; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative engineering environment

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A specialist engineering organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design rugged outdoor enclosures for power systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with engineering teams on complex projects. Candidates should have over three years of mechanical design experience, particularly with outdoor enclosures. Strong skills in thermal management and proficiency in SolidWorks are essential. This opportunity offers high ownership and visibility across the product lifecycle, along with competitive compensation and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design within power, energy, industrial, or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Proven experience designing outdoor or environmentally sealed enclosures.
• Strong knowledge of thermal management, gasketing, coatings, and corrosion mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rugged outdoor enclosures for power and energy systems.
• Engineer solutions for thermal management, sealing, and environmental protection.
• Perform structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and material selection.
• Design for corrosion resistance and long-term outdoor field deployment.
• Support prototype builds, environmental testing, and product validation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and environmental standards.
• Drive DFM/DFA principles to support scalable production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

SolidWorks

Gasketing

Corrosion mitigation

Job description

We’re partnering with a specialist engineering organization developing advanced equipment for the power and energy sector. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the design and development of highly ruggedized outdoor enclosures protecting critical power systems and infrastructure.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who understands environmental durability, structural integrity, and designing for extreme operating conditions.

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design of outdoor rated enclosures and structural assemblies that protect sensitive electrical and electronic systems from shock, vibration, dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures.

You’ll collaborate closely with Electrical and Controls Engineering teams to ensure mechanical solutions integrate seamlessly while meeting strict industry and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop rugged outdoor enclosures for power and energy systems
• Engineer solutions for thermal management, sealing (IP/NEMA), and environmental protection
• Perform structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and material selection
• Design for corrosion resistance and long‑term outdoor field deployment
• Support prototype builds, environmental testing, and product validation
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and environmental standards
• Drive DFM/DFA principles to support scalable production

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design within power, energy, industrial, or ruggedized electronic systems
• Proven experience designing outdoor or environmentally sealed enclosures
• Strong knowledge of thermal management, gasketing, coatings, and corrosion mitigation
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software

Why This Role?

• High ownership and visibility across the full product lifecycle
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth potential