MV R&D Mechanical Engineer - Lead NPI & Testing

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The R&D Mechanical Engineer - Medium Voltage at IEM is responsible for collaborating or leading the design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products with a cross-disciplinary team. This role demands strong fundamentals across engineering disciplines and the ability to manage product development with limited direction.

You will drive NPI engineering work, write specifications, create 3D models, define test plans, coordinate with NRTL laboratories, and support testing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.
• BSME or equivalent in experience.
• Experience with NRTL evaluation, testing and certification processes.
• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20.2, etc.)
• SolidWorks design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Leader for New Product Development Projects from project initiation through production implementation.
• Ensure the execution and implementation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering work for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed engineering specifications and developing concept drawings in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) to define product evaluation and certification scope.
• Lead the creation of detailed design drawings, 3D models and bills of materials for prototype equipment and test articles.
• Develop and document test plans according to the relevant standards.
• Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in-person.
• Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts.
• Characterize the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods.
• Develop standard design criteria and models.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.
• Working with Mechanical Designers
• Conduct failure analyses of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Skills

Strong technical capability

Power distribution concepts

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The R&D Mechanical Engineer - Medium Voltage at IEM is responsible for collaborating or leading the design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products with a cross-disciplinary team. This role demands strong fundamentals across engineering disciplines and the ability to manage product development with limited direction.

You will drive NPI engineering work, write specifications, create 3D models, define test plans, coordinate with NRTL laboratories, and support testing