Mechanical Engineer

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to plan and execute R&D projects for ANSI/IEEE MV switchgear and control-gear products. You will develop concepts, create 3D CAD models and BOMs, and work with cross-functional teams to meet performance and manufacturability requirements.

This role includes independent design work, data gathering, prototype testing, and providing documentation. Travel up to 10% may be required in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with ANSI/IEEE MV switchgear and related components.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review concepts and detailed designs for MV switchgear products.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings and BOMs with minimal supervision.
• Perform mechanical analysis of mechanisms, tolerances and kinematics.
• Develop accurate layout, detail and assembly drawings for production.
• Review work of Designers on design phases and ensure manufacturability.
• Support prototype building, testing and validation per standards.

Skills

3D CAD Modeling

Schematic Drawings

Tolerance & Stress Analysis

Prototype Testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will work on and plan R&D projects for Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear and control-gear products. In this role you willrepresent the engineering team in communications with cross-functional organizations.

Schneider Electric™creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 160,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk.

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What do you get to do in this position?

• Accountable for investigating and procuring all data required to develop complex designs.
• Prepares sketches and/or schematic diagrams.
• Works independently, exercises latitude and judgment to develop designs with minimal supervision
• Prepares accurate layout, detail and assembly drawings.
• May review work of Designers on some phases of design
• Perform mechanical analysis of mechanisms and mechanical assemblies (tolerance, stress, deformation, kinematic)

Job Description:

S/he will be responsible for preparing or creating or reviewing concepts or detailed designs for new ANSI/IEEE Medium Voltage Switchgear products including the 3D CAD models, Drawings and Bills of Material. S/he will work independently, exercises latitude and judgment to develop designs with minimal supervision. S/he may re review work of Designers on some phases of design

Additionally, S/he will be accountable for investigating and procuring all data required to develop complex designs. S/he will prepare models and diagrams. In addition, S/he will be involved in preparing accurate layout, detail, and assembly drawings. S/he will perform mechanical analysis of mechanisms including tolerance, stress, deformation and kinematic. Furthermore, S/he will be responsible for prototype building, testing and validation of the design as per standards and marketing requirements.

Additional Responpsibilities:

• Assist in verification of design to performance requirements. This activity includes participation in test plan, results analysis, and the feedback of appropriate design parameters back into component/assembly design.
• Interface with manufacturing organization to ensure that a well-optimized component/assembly is developed from fabrication/assembly concerns (Tolerance Analysis).
• Develop records that conform to internal standards and support the development, implementation and maintenance stages of the projects/products. Examples include up to date BOM (part number, description, material, processes, where used), Component Drawings (geometry, functional dimensioning, process callout), and Project General Files
• Prepare instructional/operational information as required.
• Confers with design originator, appropriate engineering and other cross-functional personnel in finalizing design concepts.
• Prepares preliminary sketches or models reflecting basic design concept.Makes mathematical calculations and adjustments in drawings and specifications.
• Recommends changes or modifications as appropriate to meet manufacturability, functionality and measurability requirements.
• Prepares and oversees final layout, detail, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
• Creates computer models of the product design concept
• Generates and maintains organized database and/or B.O.M., change reports and/or other documentation.
• Prepares and maintains schedule estimates
• Good verbal and written communication skills, which includes ability in writing technical documents.
• Self-starter, team player, multi-tasking with good time management skills and the ability to function across organizational boundaries.
• Provide support to manufacturing and quality organization on customer and production issues as necessary.
• 40 hours per week.

Travel

10% travel required to perform UL testing at laboratories.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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