R&D Engineer II - Electromechanical Design
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
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In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the Critical Power team, creating and evaluating the design of equipment, systems or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction.
Each day, you will utilize your extensive skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements, design and test to meet those requirements and document your design. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction and coordination with other technical teams within our Critical Power business. The work model for the role is: hybrid. This role is contributing to the ELSP Critical Power agile unit in Richmond, VA.
Youwill be mainly accountable for:
- Contributing independently to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of power protection equipment.
- Working with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
- Contributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications
- Designing and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication
- Leading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost
- Converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and maintain existing products.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 5+ years of experience
- Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required
- Experience with PLM software a plus
- Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
- Initiative, creativity and great attention to detail
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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