Mechanical Engineer $115-$135K + Bonus!

Integrated Circuit Solutions USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Circuit Solutions USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and lifecycle execution of electrical equipment including panels, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and E-House systems. You will lead enclosure design, layout, structural analysis, thermal management, and manufacturability considerations to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

You will coordinate with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams, applying GD&T and industry standards to move projects

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical design of electrical equipment

Responsibilities

• Enclosure design, equipment layout and integration; perform structural analysis and thermal management coordination.
• Sheet metal and steel fabrication design; design-for-manufacturability and engineering documentation; code compliance support; manufacturing support.

Skills

Mechanical design

Enclosure design

Structural analysis

Thermal management

GD&T

Job description

Company Description Integrated Circuit Solutions USA is a UL Listed OEM based in Houston, Texas, with over 50 years of combined experience in the electrical market, specializing in power distribution and motor control. The company leverages a large inventory and a broad distributor network to access millions of dollars in components, helping reduce lead times and support same-day shipments in many cases. ICS is known for strong product knowledge, rapid response, and competitive pricing that create value for customers. Team members benefit from working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where technical expertise and service excellence are highly valued. Applicants can expect to contribute to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to a diverse industrial customer base.

Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution & Control Products

Position Summary

This position supports the mechanical design and lifecycle execution of electrical equipment

including:

• Panelboards
• Switchboard/Switchgear
• Automatic/Manual Transfer Switches (LV/MV)
• Disconnect Switches
• Load Break Switches
• Transformers
• Motor Control Center (MCC)
• VFD & Soft Starter Packaged Solutions (LV/MV)
• Medium Voltage Metal Clad Switchgear
• Medium Voltage Metal Enclosed Switchgear
• Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
• Medium Voltage Load Break and Disconnect Switches
• E-House & PDC
• Integrated Power Rack/Skid (LV/MV)

Primary responsibilities include enclosure design, equipment layout and integration, structural

analysis, sheet metal and steel fabrication design, thermal management coordination,

design-for-manufacturability, engineering documentation, code compliance support, and manufacturing

support. The engineer will work closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality,

sourcing, project management, and customers to develop safe, reliable, cost effective, and

manufacturable solutions. The engineer will apply mechanical engineering principles and industry standards to support

projects from concept development through manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning.

Product & Application

Serve as a mechanical engineering resource supporting packaged electrical equipment and power distribution systems including switchboards, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, transfer switches, E-Houses, power skids, and battery energy storage systems.

• Review customer requirements, specifications, and equipment layout drawings to develop the voltage power distribution and motor control solutions.
  • Equipment accessibility
  • Maintenance clearances
  • Cable routing
  • Busway route
  • Arc-resistant requirements
  • Thermal performance
  • Transportation limitations
• Perform structural calculations and engineering analysis for:
  • Dead loads
  • Operating loads
  • Seismic loading
  • Wind loading
  • Lifting and rigging conditions
• Design support structures, internal partitions, equipment mounting systems, bus support structures, and enclosure reinforcement systems.
• Develop sheet metal assemblies and welded structural frames utilizing accepted fabrication practices and manufacturable design principles.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces between electrical equipment, HVAC systems, cable management systems, fire detection/suppression systems, grounding systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Design equipment mounting and operator mechanisms for medium voltage disconnect and load break switch assemblies, ensuring proper clearances, alignment, interlocking, and operating forces.
• Generate and maintain:
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Assembly drawings
  • Installation drawings
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles and tolerance analysis to ensure manufacturability, interchangeability, and assembly performance.

Technical Support

• Support mechanical design and packaging of electrical distribution equipment in accordance with applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
• Design enclosure systems and compartment structures that satisfy environmental requirements,
• Support mechanical design of low voltage switchboards and switchgear assemblies in accordance with UL 891, UL 1558, and ANSI C37
• Support mechanical design of medium voltage metal