Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks

KPIT Technologies Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA plan

Dental and Vision plan

401k with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Houston, TX is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design and develop electrical products for data center applications. You will perform calculations, select components, size cables, and develop wiring schematics to meet UL and industry standards.

You will create CAD models in SolidWorks, manage BOMs and PLM workflows, support ECO/ECM changes, and collaborate with global teams to resolve design issues while supporting prototypes, testing, and product validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Design/Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer.
• Hands-on SolidWorks for 3D modeling, drawings, and documentation.
• Experience in electrical product design, control panels, or data center infra.
• Knowledge of electrical components, motor controls, VFDs, transformers, protections.
• Experience with CAD, BOM management, PLM, and EC/ECM processes.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration; ability to validate products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical products for data center applications.
• Perform electrical calculations, component selection, cable sizing, and wiring schematics.
• Design UL-compliant control panels and integrate motors, VFDs, transformers, and protection devices.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks and PLM systems.
• Implement engineering changes (ECO/ECM) and support product design lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with global teams, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to resolve design issues.
• Support prototype builds, testing, design verification (DVP/DVR), and product validation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Manufacturing support

Product validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

BOM management

Job description

• Design and develop electrical products for data center applications.
• Perform electrical calculations, component selection, cable sizing, and wiring schematic development.
• Design UL-compliant control panels and integrate motors, VFDs, transformers, and protection devices.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks and PLM systems.
• Implement engineering changes (ECO/ECM) and support product design lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with global teams, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to resolve design issues.
• Support prototype builds, testing, design verification (DVP/DVR), and product validation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or Electrical Design Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for 3D modeling, drawings, and product documentation.
• Experience in electrical product design, control panels, power distribution systems, or data center infrastructure products.
• Knowledge of electrical components, motor controls, VFDs, transformers, protection devices, wiring schematics, and cable sizing.
• Experience with CAD, BOM management, PLM systems, and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing support, and product validation skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
• MetLife – Dental and Vision plan
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts and perks

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Solidworks
• Electrical products
• MEchanical engineering

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• piping
• structure

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