Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electrical Enclosures

Benshaw Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benshaw is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our R&D team in Pittsburgh. You will design, prototype, test, and refine mechanical enclosures and power electronics to support new electrical products.

Expect collaboration with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and reliability. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead design reviews while staying current with new technologies to drive product development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably for electrical components.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor) and related engineering tools.
• Demonstrated experience designing for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Solid understanding of material properties and mechanical behavior.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines related to electrical components and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of mechanical components and systems for electrical products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to integrate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop prototypes to evaluate new mechanical designs and recommend improvements.
• Use CAD software to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical components for manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards throughout the design and development process.
• Investigate and resolve mechanical issues identified during product testing, manufacturing, or customer use, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers to select materials and manufacturing processes that optimize component performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews and clearly present technical information to management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and apply new knowledge to improve product development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Presentation skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

CAD tools

Job description

Benshaw is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our R&D team in Pittsburgh. You will design, prototype, test, and refine mechanical enclosures and power electronics to support new electrical products.

Expect collaboration with electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and reliability. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead design reviews while staying current with new technologies to drive product development