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Lead Electromechanical System Designer

Location: Memphis, TN

Our client, a highly successful manufacturer in the electrical power utilities industry, is seeking a senior electrical design engineer to play a key role in engineering smart grid products. As the Lead Electromechanical System Designer, you will utilize your solid electrical or electromechanical engineering experience to design and develop controller products that incorporate microprocessor-based controls for power distribution automation. This includes capacitor controls, source transfer controls, electronics fuses, switchgear controls, and patented peer-to-peer feeder restoration systems. Additionally, you will lead a small team in this management position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop conceptual and detailed product models.
• Prepare, execute, and document verification and validation test plans.
• Design controller products with microprocessor-based controls for power distribution automation.
• Design electronic products for smart grid solutions, including analog and unique power supply designs.
• Contribute to packaging, user documentation, safety labels, and product markings.
• Perform First Article Inspection and part quality approvals based on form, fit, and function.

Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and testing Electromechanical products such as Inverters, Drives, Servers, and network switches.
• Experience with circuit board layout on analog and mixed signal boards.
• Experience with new production build and modification of electronic products for manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge in designing assemblies using sheet metal, mounting PCBAs, cable harnesses, electrical contacts/terminals/receptacles, springs, and fasteners.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks (sheet metal, plastic, cable).
• Tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, such as IEC/UL/CSA/NEMA standards and National Electric Code.

Preferred:

• Experience and use of simulation tools for finite element analysis and thermal simulation is preferred.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC and thermal impact would be advantageous.
• Design of packaging used for electronic equipment would be desired.

They offer a competitive salary and provide visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.

This employee-owned company ensures that all employees have stock in the company.