What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electromechanical Design Engineer position at ALUMA-FORM INC?
The Senior Design Engineer will lead the design, development, testing, and support of new product solutions in the intelligent power grid.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop conceptual & detailed product models.
- Prepare, execute and document verification and validation test plans including test method and acceptance criteria.
- Design controller products that include microprocessor based controls used in power distribution automation, applications, including capacitor controls, source transfer controls, electronics fuses, switchgear controls, as well as patented peer-to-peer feeder restoration systems
- Design electrononic products for smart gird solutions, including analog and unique power supply designs
- Contribute to packaging, user documentation, safety labels and product markings.
- Perform First Article Inspection and part quality approvals based on form, fit, function.
Mandatory:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- 7 to 10 years of hands on experience in design, development and testing of Electromechanical products such as Inverters, Drives, Servers, network switches etc.
- Experience with circuit board layout on analog and mixed signal boards
- Experience with new production build and modification of electronic products to manufacturing
- Practical knowledge in designing assemblies using sheet metal, mounting PCBA’s, cable harnesses, electrical contacts/terminals/receptacles, springs, and fasteners.
- Experience in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks (sheetmetal, plastic, cable).
- Tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Experience with regulatory compliance, IEC/UL/CSA/NEMA standards, National Electric Code etc.
Preferred:
- Experience and use of simulation tools for finite element analysis and thermal simulation is preferred.
- Understanding of EMI/EMC, thermal impact would be an advantage.
- Design of packaging used for electronic equipment would be desired.