Trystar · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Faribault, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTrystar is at the forefront of delivering innovative power solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will develop accurate engineering solutions for complex customer requests. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure manufacturable designs while improving the quoting process for custom projects.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design custom power distribution equipment following UL 1008, UL 508, UL 891 and UL 1558 standards
Support and lead the custom quoting and order process, ensuring technical feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with UL standards and customer specifications
Provide mechanical engineering expertise across a wide range of Trystar products, ensuring custom designs align with best practice and production capabilities
Refine and document quoting processes to improve efficiency and reduce engineering cycle time for custom orders
Collaborate with Sales, offering owners, application engineers, and manufacturing to bridge the gap between customer requirements and practical, buildable solutions
Identify common customizations and work toward streamlining configurations to improve quoting speed and accuracy
Drive impact beyond individual contributions by enabling others to move faster, make better decisions, and deliver higher-quality work
Act as a technical mentor to engineers and sales team members, helping improve internal understanding of mechanical design principles and complex power distribution solutions
Continuously improve processes to reduce rework, enhance design efficiency, and improve order accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably for custom-engineered power distribution and electromechanical system design
Proficiency with mechanical design software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Ability to interpret customer specifications and site requirements to create accurate mechanical solutions
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance customer customization with standardization for efficiency
Experience defining mechanical specifications and component layout for power distribution offerings including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and Docking stations
Experience with creation of detailed technical product documentation to support product manufacturing, functional testing, certification testing, and customer requests
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy
Curiosity and initiative to explore new technologies, solve problems independently, and continuously improve designs and processes
Understanding and application of mechanical design best practice, including safety, manufacturability, and compliance with relevant codes and standards
Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience improving engineering efficiency through automation, modularization, or process standardization
ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault experience for managing mechanical design documentation and BOM
Familiarity with standards such as UL 1008, UL 508, UL 891 and UL 1558
Project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, track project timelines, and ensure deliverables are met on schedule
Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across multiple departments
Experience leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events, process audits, design standardization)
Familiarity with design for reliability, design for testability, design for manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Safety (DFS)
Exposure to root cause analysis and corrective action processes related to mechanical design or production issues
Interest in emerging technologies in power distribution, energy storage, or smart grid systems
Proven ability to act as a technical multiplier – improving team velocity through reusable tools, documentation, or mentoring
Experience creating frameworks, templates, or automations that reduce repetitive work and improve consistency across engineering teams
Company
Trystar
Trystar is a design and manufactures our products to meet the industry.
501-1000 employees
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AJ Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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Pamela Dahl
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