Careers - Mechanical Engineer

Position: Integrated Power Services Careers - Mechanical Engineer
IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We're looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what's possible. At IPS, you'll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry.

You'll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a values-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

As a Mechanical Engineer for IPS, you will design mechanical components for switch gear and MCCs, create drawings in AutoCAD and Solid Works, and collaborate with Electrical Engineers. You'll prepare manufacturing drawings, support production, and ensure designs meet standards. Additionally, you'll assist with technical support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

● Design of low / medium voltage switch gear, MCC's and associated mechanical layout and assembly drawings.

● Develop and update mechanical approval drawings based on design reviews and customer comments.

● Apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple problems independently and with minimal supervision.

● Provide technical assistance to fabrication and assembly shops as needed.

● Use AutoCAD and/or 3D Solid Works to create all drawings.

● Work with Electrical Engineers to provide any required input to project drawings.

● Prepare sheet steel, structural steel, and copper part drawings as well assembly drawings and bills of material.

● Analyze and interpret bills of material and electrical drawings to create switch gear layouts.

● Develop and release mechanical manufacturing drawings inclusive of sheet metal fabrication details (flat patterns and bend profiles) and mechanical bill of materials to production and purchasing.

● Ensure drawings are released in time to support the production build schedule.

● Support manufacturing welding and assembly activities as needed.

● Provide technical support to sales and company distributors in support of the company's quality customer service effort.

● Align and actively contribute to the company's quality improvement initiatives.

● Stay abreast of technical product developments through literature review and industry developments.

● Design sheet metal enclosures for electrical equipment according to ANSI/NEMA standards for both indoor and outdoor installations.

● Sizing and bracing calculations for copper busbar systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

● Develop assemblies, weldments and sub-assembly drawings and parts details with associated indented bill of material(s) for Low Voltage metal enclosed and metal clad switch gear. This includes assemblies containing circuit breaker, interrupter/disconnect switches, and cable support mounting details.

● Prepare equipment plan, elevation, side, and cross section views, and lifting details.

● Create component arrangement drawings based on the electrical bill of material.

● Other assigned duties.

Qualifications and

Competencies:

● Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience or a minimum of 5 years of combined experience.

● High-level of competency in AutoCAD (knowledge of Inventor or similar software a plus)

● Well-versed in MS Office suite applications.

● This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments

● Must be capable of interpreting and developing solutions to complex problems

● Manage multiple jobs and competing requirements by confidently making critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

● Strong verbal and written communication to clearly communicate with internal and external customers.

● Ability to use reasoning and logic to develop creative and practical solutions and apply past proven solutions to solve new problems.

● Work independently with minimal…