R&D Mechanical Engineer - Power Distribution Systems

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IEM (Industrial Electric Mfg.) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM is delivering customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries across the world. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, growing company, with a backlog of bookings that go beyond 3 years.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

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The R&D Mechanical Engineer is responsible for collaborating or leading the design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products in collaboration with a diverse team of electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers. This role requires a strong intuition of fundamental engineering concepts across multiple disciplines and an ability to effectively manage the product development process under limited direction.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Serve as Project Leader for New Product Development Projects from project initiation through production implementation.
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• Ensure the execution and implementation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering work for assigned projects.
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• Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed engineering specifications and developing concept drawings in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders.
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• Coordinate with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope.
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• Lead the creation of detailed design drawings, 3D models and bills of material for prototype equipment and test articles.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Characterize the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria and models.
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• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.
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• Working with Mechanical Designers,
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• Conduct failure analyses of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
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COMPETENCIES:

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• Strong Technical Capability
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• Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection strategies are .
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• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
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• Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills.
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• Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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• Minimum 5 years of experience designing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.
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• BSME or equivalent in experience.
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• Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes.
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• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.)
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• Design Experience using SolidWorks to produce 3D models is highly .
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