Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Electronics & Thermal Enclosures

Meridian Technologies; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer 3 to design, validate, and develop power electronic systems. Expect Creo modeling, enclosure layout, and fit-up/assembly validation with close collaboration from mechanical and power electronics engineers.

The role emphasizes mechanical design updates, thermal considerations, material properties, and validation testing, with onsite work in Chilcothe, IL for a 12-month term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with ~3+ years of experience may be considered.
• Associate degree with ~9+ years of experience may be considered.
• Strong mechanical design fundamentals and understanding of material properties.
• Intermediate to advanced Creo experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Foundational understanding of dimensional tolerancing/GD&T.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update mechanical designs and engineering drawings using Creo.
• Support conceptual mechanical design and component placement within power electronics enclosures.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform mechanical fit-up and assembly validation to ensure proper component integration.
• Support design release and engineering drawing checking activities.
• Validate mechanical parts and assemblies through fit-up, assembly, vibration, and thermal testing.
• Research and evaluate mechanical designs, specifications, and proposed changes for feasibility.
• Assist with diagnosing mechanical equipment or component issues and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and power electronics engineers on product development and validation.
• Work with suppliers regarding manufacturing considerations and mechanical design requirements.
• Support activities on production floors and testing sites as needed, using required PPE.
• Apply mechanical design fundamentals, material properties, and dimensional tolerancing principles to engineering work.

Skills

Creo modeling

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Mechanical design

Excel

Technical communication

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree with 9+ years experience

Job description

Consulting Solutions seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer 3 to design, validate, and develop power electronic systems. Expect Creo modeling, enclosure layout, and fit-up/assembly validation with close collaboration from mechanical and power electronics engineers.

The role emphasizes mechanical design updates, thermal considerations, material properties, and validation testing, with onsite work in Chilcothe, IL for a 12-month term and potential extension.