Senior Design Engineer

Job Location:

IEA Kenosha Plant - Kenosha, WI 53144

The Sr. Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Design Engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement. The Sr. Design Engineer will report directly to the Manager of the Engineering Department. The Sr. Design Engineer will collaborate closely with design/purchasing and shop/assembly teams on design projects. The Sr. Design Engineer will have the opportunity to work in a friendly work environment with a team that is dedicated and passionate about craftsmanship and innovation.

The Sr. Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of development of electro‑mechanical design and verification. The Sr. Design Engineer will lead and communicate the fundamental aspects of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems‑level design work. The Sr. Design Engineer will serve as a technical knowledge base for new and current product projects. The Sr. Design Engineer will mentor the Design Engineers and Jr.

Design Engineers.

• Design heat transfer products for Engendren. This may include radiator‑based heat transfer products for IEA, or electro‑mechanical modular data center systems for Silver Linings, and/or other products as they are developed from concept to production. All products must be designed in accordance with appropriate regulatory codes, best practices, and industry standards.
• Implement design with Solid Works.
• Process engineering change requests.
• Recommend and use CAD modeling packages for performance validation of the above – CFD and FEA.
• Support other engineers (Design, Electrical, Manufacturing) by providing design constraints and assisting with design sequence.
• Establish standards for the tactical elements of modeling, detailing and integration with business systems (BOM, MRP, ISO).
• Work with Project Engineer/Manager to ensure product is delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Support production and testing teams with design input and feedback as required.
• Development of internal design standards for components / systems listed above.
• Support warranty department in evaluating customer feedback and field occurrences.

Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 10 (seldom).
Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 25 (seldom).
Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following:
Frequent sitting; infrequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.
Working at heights off the ground up to: 10 (seldom).
Vision requirements:
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work location(s):
Office; metal fabrication/assembly shop.
Exposure:
May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non‑weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment as used on manufacturing floor.
Personal protective equipment requirement:
Safety toe shoes and safety glasses with side shields when in factory areas.

• Mechanical design software (Solid Works or other equivalent 3D design software)
• FEA and CFD packages experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.
• Familiarity with MRP systems (CSI)

• Three to five years, or more, of engineering and design‑related experience in mechanical (electro‑mechanical) engineering arena. (Exposure to electrical systems - preferred)
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA, ASME and ISO standards preferred
• Ability to communicate (oral/written) with employees and others
• Knowledge of product and system design, construction, and operation
• Specific experience in the data center and heat transfer industry would be highly preferred
• Ability to prepare technical engineering documents (Solid Works) including prints and drawings
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Associate’s degree in mechanical design or related field (considered acceptable)