Mechanical Design Engineer I - Electrical Enclosures

Benshaw Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Benshaw Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our R&D team to design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems for electrical products, focusing on enclosures and power electronics.

You will support product development through CAD modeling, prototyping, and conformance testing to UL and IEC standards. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the electrical components industry.
• Expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization, with focus on electrical components and systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, and other relevant engineering tools.
• Experience designing for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Solid understanding of material properties and mechanical behavior.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines related to electrical components and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of mechanical components and systems for electrical products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to integrate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop prototypes to evaluate new mechanical designs and recommend improvements.
• Use CAD software to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical components for manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards throughout the design and development process.
• Investigate and resolve mechanical issues identified during product testing, manufacturing, or customer use, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers to select materials and manufacturing processes that optimize component performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews and clearly present technical information to management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and apply new knowledge to improve product development.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical design

Manufacturability

Electrical components knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Benshaw Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our R&D team to design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems for electrical products, focusing on enclosures and power electronics.

You will support product development through CAD modeling, prototyping, and conformance testing to UL and IEC standards. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and