Product Development Mechanical Engineer
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. · Champlin, MN · 3 wk ago
Engineering$115k–$127k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical platform architectures supporting modular critical power infrastructure systems.
- Design structural and packaging solutions for: Power distribution skids, Transformer protection skids, Utility interface skids, Switchgear assemblies Power distribution units (PDUs) and remote power panels (RPPs), Modular E-House power systems New Product Adjacencies to the data center or renewable energy sector
- Define modular design standards enabling scalable and repeatable product configurations.
- Support development of new platform-based products that improve speed-to-market and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks with interfaces to AutoCAD Electrical, PLM and PDM interfaces.
- Design and optimize: Structural frames and skid assemblies, Equipment Designs and Configurable Layouts, Busbar and power distribution components, Equipment mounting systems, Cable management and routing, Thermal considerations and equipment layout
- Perform engineering calculations related to: Structural integrity, Seismic requirements, Equipment loading, Environmental considerations
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Develop product designs that reduce manufacturing labor hours and complexity.
- Standardize mechanical assemblies and components to improve manufacturing repeatability.
- Work closely with Production teams to optimize fabrication methods including: Sheet metal design, Welded assemblies, Modular structural frames
- Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing cost and assembly time.
- Standards & Compliance
- Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable industry standards including but not limited to: UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508ANEC, IEEE NFPA 70 / NFPA 70E NEMA, ANSI
- Collaborate With Production teams to ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiency
- Quality teams to support product reliability and compliance
- Electrical engineering teams to integrate electrical components within mechanical platforms
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 5–10 years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial or power infrastructure products
- Proficiency with SolidWorks
- Experience designing fabricated metal structures and assemblies
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
- Strong understanding of modular product design and standardization
- Ability to translate product architecture into repeatable manufacturing designs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with critical power infrastructure equipment, including: switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, E-Houses, Power distribution skids
- Experience working with UL or NEC governed equipment
- Experience with structural analysis or FEA tools
- Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements
Benefits
- PTO/ESST
- Paid holidays
- $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
- Paid Weekly
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401K / Life Insurance / STD
- Schedule
- Pay