Design Engineer

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing electrical test equipment based on customer requirements. This role will develop standard products based on standard component selection and standard design processes while participating in continuous product standardization and cost reduction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Interpret the customer request for quote and provide detailed technical description and cost
• Design and develop the best cost'performance product that meets or exceeds customer requirements
• Support and document design by calculations, prototyping
• Provide on time, complete and accurate design package to the drafting department
• Analyze alternate solutions to a problem and select the optimal solution
• Work with drafting department to create detail design package consisting of schematics and Bill of Material based on standard parts and assembly drawings.
• Work within the guidelines of the Avtron Design and Project Management Processes
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Initiate integration and process improvement opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical product or process design
• Strong technical skills
• Experience in design and development of mechanical equipment and fixtures
• Knowledgeable in the electrical standards

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• BSME degree or equivalent is required

Skills

• Strong business acumen
• Good creative ability
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Solid organizational skills

Experience

• Certification in a mechanical design field is desirable 5+ years in product support, product applications or related experience
• Experience with AutoCad or Inventor software a plus

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COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Experience with Windows software, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.