Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer I is responsible for designing customer-specified, high-voltage cable accessories built and engineered to G&W’s quality standards. The right individual will be self-motivated and results-oriented to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers learning opportunities and problem-solving experience. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the engineering team.

• Design to order per customer provided specification within a team environment
• Provide design competency to industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
• Design products to internal engineering design standards and best practices within customer lead time and quality expectations
• Coach, maintain and assist technical aptitude among design team members
• Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support and provide technical aptitude for company and departmental projects as needed (e.g. Product Development, Aftermarket Support, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing)

• Holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Discipline
• Has CAD Experience
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
• Has strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills

• CREO CAD Software experience
• Experience with Protection relays
• Experience with Programming Languages
• Leadership and Training
• Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies
• Reliability Design Tools
  • Design For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
• Experience with Industry Standards
• Related power distribution experience

Typical pay is $63,550 – 82,513 annually. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Our culture focuses on employee success and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages teams to thrive. We are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. As part of our organization, you help power the world.

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.