Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) ยท 7 hours ago
Sr. R&D Mechanical Engineer - LV
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Sr R&D Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, testing, and certification of innovative electrical power products, collaborating with a diverse team of engineers throughout the product development process.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Project Leader for New Product Development Projects from project initiation through production implementation
Ensure the execution and implementation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering work for assigned projects
Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed engineering specifications and develop concept drawings in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders
Coordinate with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope
Lead the creation of detailed design drawings, 3D models and bills of material for prototype equipment and test articles
Develop and document test plans according to the relevant standards. Common tests include full-load temperature rise, dielectric and BIL, short-circuit and withstand current, mechanical endurance, component failure, environmental, functional and seismic shake-table tests
Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in-person. Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts
Characterize the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria and models
Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process
Working with Mechanical Designers, conduct failure analyses of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience designing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products
BSME or equivalent in experience
Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes
Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.)
Strong Technical Capability
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail
Preferred
Design Experience using SolidWorks to produce 3D models is highly preferred
Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection strategies is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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