Sr Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will design structures and bussing for switchgear, panel boards, and electrical power distribution equipment to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operation of States Manufacturing products and processes. The role involves meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards, as well as customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structures and bussing for LV and MV switchgear assemblies, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and customer specifications within a project management structure.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements to create designs.
• Use 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, PDM, and SolidWorks to develop mechanical tools and libraries.
• Improve the design process using standardized practices, tools, and systems to enhance quality, productivity, and reduce schedule and budget.
• Evaluate and select mechanical components and fabrication parts for bussing systems, switchgear, panelboards, and control panels.
• Support product assembly, manufacturing, testing, and field service.
• Provide project coordination and management for customer orders.
• Support the creation of product and project quotes.
• Establish and maintain internal, customer, and supplier relationships.
• Occasional travel (0-10%) may be required.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• 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

• 7+ years of experience designing mechanical structures and bussing for LV and MV switchgear assemblies.
• Experience designing multi-phase and DC switchgear, switchboards, and panelboards in accordance with customer functional requirements for LV and MV equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using PDM, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other 3D design tools.
• Experience using mechanical test equipment related to LV and MV product fabrication, structures, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with complex, configurable, or custom-engineered products.
• Background in manufacturing engineering or production support.
• Experience supporting application engineering or sales functions.

Key Competencies

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (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).

Pay

$145,000 - $159,000 annually.