Mechanical Engineer III - Ehouse

Assist in leading the design and development of complex E House structures for switchgear and related support equipment, focusing on structural integrity, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost optimization. Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in design standards, processes, and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the design and development of E House structures and associated mechanical assemblies, ensuring designs meet structural, thermal, environmental, and seismic requirements.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) to reduce fabrication complexity and assembly time.
• Serve as the technical authority for E House-related design decisions and risk mitigation.
• Apply advanced structural design principles to E House structures, including framed structures, load-bearing systems, sheet metal and panelized assemblies, mounting, lifting, transportation, and anchoring systems.
• Incorporate seismic design considerations, including load paths, anchoring, and structural reinforcement.
• Perform or interpret analyses such as structural/deflection analysis, thermal performance evaluations, load, transport, vibration, and seismic force considerations.
• Validate designs through testing and simulation to ensure performance under real-world conditions.
• Design E House structures optimized for fabrication processes such as structural fabrication and welding, panel fabrication and integration, finishing, and assembly processes.
• Integrate advanced manufacturing techniques, including automated fabrication and robotics where applicable.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering efforts without compromising performance or quality.
• Partner with manufacturing to improve production efficiency and reduce variability.
• Develop and maintain E House design standards, best practices, and component libraries.
• Lead Lean design initiatives and cross-site collaboration to standardize and improve design approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve complex design challenges.
• Support application engineering and Sales with E House configurations, scope definition, and cost estimating.
• Participate in quoting, design reviews, and customer-specific customization efforts.
• Ensure smooth transition from design to production.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Lead project teams and coordinate engineering efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design of E House systems, enclosure systems, or similar large fabricated structures.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and delivering designs into production.
• Strong expertise in structural design of large assemblies or enclosures and welded and fabricated structures.
• Experience considering environmental and seismic design requirements.
• Experience in a leadership role (project or team lead).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex, configurable, or custom-engineered products.
• Background in manufacturing engineering or production support.
• Experience supporting application engineering or sales functions.

Skills

• Deep understanding of structural trade-offs (strength, cost, manufacturability, thermal performance, seismic considerations).
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting design trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality.

What Success Looks Like

• Robust, manufacturable E House designs delivered on time and within budget.
• Designs that perform reliably under operational, environmental, and seismic conditions.
• Measurable improvements in fabrication efficiency and cost reduction.
• Standardized and scalable design practices.
• Strong collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Development of team capability and technical expertise.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and extended sick and safe time (ESST).
• Paid holidays.
• Health insurance with a $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible.
• Paid weekly.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• 401K, life insurance, and short-term disability (STD) insurance.

Pay

$122,000 - $135,000