Lead Mechanical Engineer

Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic based circuit breaker mechanical design, testing and applications. Efficiently design, build, test, evaluate, and iterate prototyped mechanical systems and electro-mechanical circuit protection devices in relevant lab environments. Understand and comply with site specific electrical test lab equipment and procedures, including health, safety and security aspects. Efficiently drive product design from concept to “Minimum Viable Product” that can be lab validated and demonstrated to customers. Utilize statistical quality tools to establish performance baselines, identify focus areas for robustness improvement and measure improvement in robustness and performance. Leverage and drive component & system level modeling / simulation activities and initiate changes into existing and new component design. Compile, study, reconcile and approve product requirements and standards, and lead team-based product conceptual and detailed design, development, validation and documentation. Follow Prelaunch and PROLaunch phase-gate new product development processes. Develop product technical requirements by working together with marketing and application teams. Generate and execute test programs and test protocols to determine if design criteria for system, software and hardware are met. Create technical reports and presentations. Generate value added intellectual property. Mentor, assign tasks and determine priority for project team members as needed. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar from an accredited institution Five (5) years of experience working in new product design, development, testing and optimization for a manufacturing organization Three (3) years of design experience working with Pro-E/Creo or Solid Works Candidate must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the posted working location to be considered. Active-duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation. Two (2) years of hands-on experience in magnetic actuation development, design, prototyping, and testing. General knowledge of industrial circuit breaker design, requirements, and applications. Strong understanding of switching mechanism design, thermal management and magnetics optimization. Experience in utilizing test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DC/AC power supply, capacitor bank test systems, and high-speed video cameras. Experience with DFSS tools. Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team oriented, global, and diverse environment Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy and truthful manner Desire for innovation, new product development, and program management Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes