Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Ralliant; Village of Fairport (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of transformer health monitoring devices. You will design, develop, prototype, and test, creating 3D models and BOMs for electro-mechanical assemblies.

The role requires collaboration with product owners, Scrum teams, and global R&D, applying Agile methods to deliver customer-facing solutions while ensuring regulatory and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field; Master’s is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as a design engineer.
• Extensive experience in 3D CAD for parts and test fixtures using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and best practices.
• Ability to machine touch-up prototype parts and finish surfaces.
• Experience with electro-mechanical and optical integration.
• DFM experience with injection molding, machining, sheet metal forming, and aluminum casting.
• Familiarity with JIRA; AI tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design complex components and assemblies with focus on quality, cost, and DFM.
• Prototype and test devices for transformer health monitoring.
• Conduct mechanical and structural analysis (FEA in SolidWorks).
• Present concepts to project teams and manage design reviews.
• Evaluate new components, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Verify acceptance criteria and support transition to production.
• Document features, issues, and tests per internal processes.
• Derive configured product models from existing products; manage ECOs.

Skills

3D CAD design

Creo

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

DFM

Prototyping

Electro-mechanical integration

Automation & AI tools

Machining & tooling

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

JIRA

AI tools

Job description

Hybrid

Your Impact

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in transformer value stream, you will play a key role in product design of devices to monitor transformer health. You will be designing, developing, creating prototypes, optimizing and testing. This role will interact with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, EE designers, manufacturing test engineers and peers from the global R&D organization. You will design, develop, and create 3D models, detailed mechanical drawings, BOMs, electro-mechanical parts, and gauges. The primary goal will be the design and development of new products and customizations for our Utilities and industrial customers. We use Agile development Methods and the Scrum Framework to deliver critical, customer-facing, solutions.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiency:

• Design complex components & assemblies with customer in mind focusing on Quality, Cost and DFM

• Utilize critical thinking for continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and process enhancements including but not limited to using automation and AI tools

• Fabricate physical prototypes for proof of concept and testing

• Mechanical and structural analysis as needed (FEA using SolidWorks)

• Present mechanical design concepts to project teams

• Evaluate new components, materials, and manufacturing methods for application in new and existing products.

• Verify acceptance criteria is met, support transition to production, and perform failure analysis on problem areas.

• Document features, issues, and tests in compliance with our internal processes

• Be able to derive configured product models from the existing products.

• Able to perform Engineering Change Requests that involve updating drawings and BOMs.

• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Conduct design reviews, assist in FMEA, PFMEA and supporting root cause analysis for mechanical issues

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field. Master's degree is a plus.

• 5 years or more experience as a design Engineer.

• Extensive experience developing 3D CAD designs for parts and test fixtures using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar design platforms.

• Good grasp on Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards and best practices

• Ability to operate machine tools to touch up prototype parts, adding details, threading, polishing, and other operations to finish parts before building and testing

• Experience in designs consisting of electro-mechanical and optical integration

• Experience with DFM and processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal forming and aluminum casting.

• Familiarity with JIRA, and AI tools are desirable

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

83,400-139,200