Mechanical Design Engineer

Sgb Smit USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our transformer design team in Louisville. You will review customer specs, develop tank, frame and structural designs, and create detailed BOMs and drawings using CAD tools.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years in heavy equipment or transformer design, and have strong problem-solving skills and hands-on mindset. Knowledge of ASME/IEEE/ANSI standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in heavy equipment or transformers.
• Experience with CAD tools and mechanical calculation methods.
• Knowledge of ASME, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications to support design requirements.
• Inspect customer-supplied components and determine disposition.
• Develop and modify tank, frame, and structural designs based on engineering requirements.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) for procurement.
• Create, modify, and revise detailed drawings including assemblies and components.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify design conformity.
• Assist with insulation clearance validation and design verification activities.
• Support assembly drawing development and production documentation.
• Stay current with industry standards and engineering practices.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical calculation methods

Structural mechanics

Problem solving

Hands-on mindset

Transformer design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB-SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB-SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast-resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e-mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB-SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart:

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Review and analyze customer specifications to support design requirements and project execution.
• Inspect customer-supplied components and assist in determining appropriate disposition.
• Develop and modify tank, frame, and structural designs based on electrical and engineering requirements.
• Prepare detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support accurate component procurement.
• Create, modify, and revise detailed drawings, including customer-supplied components, assemblies, tanks, cores, and frames.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify manufacturing compliance with design requirements, dimensions, and specifications.
• Assist with insulation clearance validation and other design verification activities.
• Support assembly drawing development and production documentation.
• Stay current with industry standards, technical developments, and engineering practices through conferences and technical publications.
• Assist in developing and automating standard designs and programming workflows using SolidWorks.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design within heavy equipment, transformers, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and fabrication methods.
• Experience with CAD tools and mechanical calculation methods.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (ASME, IEEE, ANSI).
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on mindset.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.