Power Systems Mechanical Engineer & CAD Designer

Advanced Power Technologies Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Power Technologies Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Lafayette, IN facility to contribute to power distribution system development.

Responsibilities include CAD drawings, thermal evaluations, enclosure design, and creating AutoCAD/VB programs for customized, built-to-order equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on shop experience, engineering background, and the ability to travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Balance between engineering theory and hands-on shop experience.
• Attention to quality in designs, drawings and details.

Responsibilities

• Engineer/design portable modular structures, generator sets, heat recovery systems, enclosures, switchgear.
• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings and layouts.
• Evaluate thermal considerations for equipment in various environments.
• Design internal enclosures, buses and component layouts.
• Develop AutoCAD and Visual Basic programs.
• Travel as necessary and perform other duties.

Skills

Engineering background

Shop experience

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Reader

IDDEs

Job description

Advanced Power Technologies Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Lafayette, IN facility to contribute to power distribution system development.

Responsibilities include CAD drawings, thermal evaluations, enclosure design, and creating AutoCAD/VB programs for customized, built-to-order equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on shop experience, engineering background, and the ability to travel up to 30% as needed.