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CMI (Central Moloney) · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pine Bluff, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CMI (Central Moloney) is a company focused on the design and development of distribution transformers. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and compliance of transformers, including preparation and review of designs, calculations, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

ElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop and review mechanical specifications for distribution transformers, ensuring compliance with customer requirements

Develop mechanical designs for distribution transformers including tank, core-coil frame assemblies, cooling systems, lifting/handling features, etc. as needed for custom and non-standard configurations

Perform mechanical calculations such as structural strength for short circuit forces, thermal performance, and tolerance stack-ups

Verify bushing locations, terminal clearances and overall component and accessory layouts

Utilize engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or proprietary transformer design tools) for mechanical design, modeling and analysis

Prepare and review manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and 3D CAD models

Participate, as required, in product development and improvement initiatives to maintain market competitiveness of company products and solutions

Interpret and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., IEEE, ASTM and CSA) to ensure compliance

Participate in design reviews, technical discussions with customers, and root cause analysis of production or issues

Contribute to standardization of transformer designs and development of design tools, templates, and best practices

Stay updated on evolving industry standards, participating in industrial committees and technical events as required

Support certification and testing requirements such as pressure/rupture/vacuum testing, tamper proof/enclosure integrity testing, dielectric, short circuit and arc fault testing, and thermal performance validation

Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to resolve non-conformances, implement engineering changes, and validate design improvements

Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, including weld specifications, component/material selection, and fit-up requirements to optimize transformer performance, efficiency, and cost

Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiencies and output quality, supporting prototype builds, production, and customer testing as required

Qualification

Mechanical designDistribution transformer designEngineering software proficiencyIndustry standards complianceProject managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree, in mechanical engineering or a related field

7+ years of experience in design engineering of electrical distribution equipment, preferably within a transformer manufacturing environment

Proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, simulation software, etc.) as well as productivity and ERP software

Proficiency in distribution transformer design, associated manufacturing processes, and application of relevant industry standards such as ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, and CSA

Strong understanding of transformer operating principles and sheet metal fabrication including tank design and thermal cooling

Understanding of electrical wiring and related systems

Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa

Ability to work independently and in diverse teams, collaborating across departments and disciplines as needed

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life

401k

Vacation Pay

Company

CMI (Central Moloney)

For nearly 80 years, CMI has led the transformer industry with innovative products to improve the quality and reliability of electrical power equipment.

Founded in 1949

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

1001-5000 employees