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Lead R&D Engineer - Mechanical Component

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer executes development projects to meet financial, performance, and time-to-market goals. This role is expected to lead design, analysis, and project management tasks adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. Additionally, this position will be responsible for several existing products in production, giving technical support for and trouble-shooting any issues with the assigned products. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership mindset and a high level of critical thinking and methodical problem solving.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new high voltage dead-tank circuit breakers by providing expertise in the area of arc interruption as well as dielectric and power testing of our products
  • Utilize analytic and simulation software such as ANSYS to define key parameters for the design of interrupters with focus on alternative green gas technology
  • Prepare and present updates on projects to R&D leaders
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met and the final product meets required specifications
  • Design components and subassemblies, working closely with designers/ draftsmen, ensuring manufacturability, ease of assembly, cost effectiveness, and quality
  • Plan and oversee type tests, according to IEEE and IEC standards, required to qualify circuit breakers and/or components, working in coordination with R&D Test Engineers.
  • Take ownership of existing products, acting as technical support for other departments
  • Develop and execute action plans to respond to issues, problems, and any additional assigned tasks
  • Review and approve detailed engineering component and assembly drawings
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks is consistent with engineering policies and procedures

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in high voltage product design, development and testing
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Engineering position including experience with 3D CAD software (i.e. CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor)

 

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with simulation software such as ANSYS
  • Experience working cooperatively and effectively in an international team environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects & tasks simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability
  • Experience in MS Office software including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint