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 supporting our Mt. Juliet, TN facility.

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 customers’ plans and specifications. These products are applied to distribute utility and generator power to various environments, including industrial, water/wastewater, and data centers. The candidate is responsible for designing medium voltage switch gear, implementing designs, and supporting product production at our manufacturing facility.

• Creation of custom medium voltage switch gear; unique customization of “base” designs for specific customers and/or applications while maintaining compliance with all performance, design, and Standards criteria
• Review and interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for development of custom switch gear inclusive of 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
• Serve on local projects other related business transformation activities in leading change to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction

• 6 years of mechanical engineering experience in medium voltage switch gear research and development, new product development, and/or product evolution.
• Demonstrated prior experience with and ability to integrate design criteria of temperature rise, short circuit mechanical forces/bracing, seismic, electrical clearances, aging, environmental factors, etc.
• Competencies with and demonstrated prior experience using applicable medium voltage switch gear ANSI/IEEE Standards inclusive of testing/validation compliance
• Preference given to those with prior experience with ANSI medium voltage gas insulated switch gear and/or pad mounted switch gear
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software – Creo is preferred
• US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in the US without sponsorship
• Aptitude and ability to succeed in a mixed office and manufacturing environment

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