Senior Electromechanical Design Engineer

KnowHireMatch; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Employee stock options

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in power utilities is seeking a Senior Electromechanical Design Engineer to lead design and development efforts for innovative product solutions in the smart grid domain. The role requires extensive experience in electromechanical design and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. This employee-owned company offers a great salary, visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance, with all employees receiving stock options.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in electromechanical product design.
• Practical knowledge in assembly design using sheet metal and other components.
• Experience with regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop conceptual & detailed product models.
• Prepare and document verification and validation test plans.
• Design electronic products for smart grid solutions.

Skills

Design and development of electromechanical products

Hands-on experience in product testing

Circuit board layout experience

3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Electromechanical Design Engineer

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of products for the electrical power utilities industry, creating mechanical and electromechanical solutions that keep our electrical grid running. The Senior Electromechanical Design Engineer will lead design, development, testing, and support of new product solutions in the intelligent power grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop conceptual & detailed product models.
• Prepare, execute, and document verification and validation test plans including test methods and acceptance criteria.
• Design controller products that include microprocessor-based controls for power distribution automation applications, such as capacitor controls, source transfer controls, electronic fuses, switchgear controls, and patented peer‑to‑peer feeder restoration systems.
• Design electronic products for smart grid solutions, including analog and unique power supply designs.
• Contribute to packaging, user documentation, safety labels, and product markings.
• Perform First Article Inspection and part quality approvals based on form, fit, and function.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• 7 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in design, development, and testing of electromechanical products such as inverters, drives, servers, and network switches.
• Experience with circuit board layout on analog and mixed‑signal boards.
• Experience with new production build and modification of electronic products to manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge in designing assemblies using sheet metal, mounting PCBA’s, cable harnesses, electrical contacts/terminals/receptacles, springs, and fasteners.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks (sheet metal, plastic, cable).
• Tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, IEC/UL/CSA/NEMA standards, National Electric Code, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and use of simulation tools for finite element analysis and thermal simulation.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC and thermal impact.
• Design of packaging used for electronic equipment.

They pay a great salary and will sponsor visas and pay relocation. This is also an employee‑owned company, so all employees receive stock.