Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Schneider Electric's Power Systems Division North America Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Principal Mechanical Engineer at our Smyrna and Mt Juliet, TN facilities.

Overview:

The Project Engineering Team is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the design of medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment based on our customer's plans and specifications.

These products are applied to distribute utility, generator, and/or renewable power to various environments, including industrial, water/wastewater, and data centers.

The candidate is responsible for designing enclosures and assemblies for our medium voltage products, implementing designs, and supporting product production at our manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:


* Review and interpret technical specifications and drawings


* Create 3D models and 2D drawings for development of custom busbar, barriers, and sheet metal parts


* Demonstrate capability of 2D and/or 3D modifications of high complexity parts and assemblies for adaptation into assigned order


* Develop and maintain bills of materials to meet custom applications


* Ability to design sheet metal, bus and related mechanical parts and assemblies for the product line assigned.

This includes understanding of the material requirements and fabrication processes to create 2D and 3D models.

Prediction of finished part dimensions after forming must be demonstrated.

Understand the application and mechanical properties of the materials used


* Collaborate with Design Engineering and Technical Antenna team to ensure compliance and design intent of customer mechanical parts/assemblies are maintained


* Coordinate with production and other support functions to resolve design questions or challenges promptly


* Become subject matter expert in mechanical design processes/procedures and MCAD tools


* Lead change activity to improve productivity, reuse of designs, and advancing ETO custom toward standard records


* Serve on local projects other related business transformation activities in leading change to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction

A successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:


* Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with 6-8 years' related experience


* Proficiency with 3D modeling software - Creo is preferred


* US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in th...