Design Engineer

About the role

Join our dynamic Microgrid Mechanical Engineering team and contribute to the modeling and creation of production drawing sets for mechanical systems. You will provide essential engineering and design support for generator enclosures, frame designs, fuel tank designs, and switchgear frames, and develop comprehensive document sets to ensure efficient installation of equipment. This is a Contract to Hire position based in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities

• Model and create production drawing sets for mechanical systems per specifications.
• Provide engineering and design support for generator enclosures, frame designs, fuel tank designs, and switchgear frames.
• Develop document sets including BOM, schematics, schedules, and other drawing details.
• Ensure drawings are as-built and documents are filed for O&M development.
• Develop CAD models to drive complete BOMs in PDM software.
• Perform calculations for parameters such as fluid flow, friction, CFD, and FEA.
• Interface with the design team for placement and code clearances of equipment.
• Assist with product development initiatives including new component design.
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, and field maintainability.
• Identify processes to reduce manufacturing and operational costs.
• Coordinate with technical project managers to reduce scope gaps and identify project risks.
• Work with SMEs to facilitate product line improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Mechanical design expertise.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of power distribution and switchgear design.
• Experience with UL standards and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to interpret concept drawings and develop production drawings.
• Proficient in CFD and FEA.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with generators and power equipment.
• Proficient with 3‑D CAD software, preferably AutoDesk Inventor Professional.
• Four‑year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (MSME or PE licensure a plus).
• Experience in project engineering and team lead coordination.
• Experience with CFD modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$40.00 - $55.00/hr

Schedule

40 hours per week with a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.