Integrated Circuit Solutions

About the Role
Integrated Circuit Solutions (ICS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, packaging, integration, and structural development of low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment and packaged electrical systems for industrial, utility, renewable energy, mission-critical, and data center applications.
This role focuses on enclosure design, equipment layout and integration, structural analysis, sheet metal and steel fabrication design, thermal management coordination, design-for-manufacturability, engineering documentation, code-compliance support, and manufacturing support. You will work with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, project management, and customers to develop safe, reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable solutions from concept through manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning.
Equipment and Systems
<ul>
<li>Panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear</li>
<li>Low- and medium-voltage automatic/manual transfer switches</li>
<li>Disconnect and load-break switches</li>
<li>Transformers and motor control centers (MCCs)</li>
<li>Medium-voltage metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear and circuit breakers</li>
<li>VFD and soft-starter packaged solutions</li>
<li>E-Houses, power distribution centers (PDCs), and integrated power racks/skids</li>
<li>Energy storage systems</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design and Product Application
<ul>
<li>Review customer requirements, specifications, and equipment layout drawings to develop power distribution and motor control solutions.</li>
<li>Develop layouts considering accessibility, maintenance clearances, cable and busway routing, arc-resistant requirements, thermal performance, transportation limitations, and installation needs.</li>
<li>Perform structural calculations and engineering analysis for dead, operating, seismic, wind, transportation, lifting, and rigging loads.</li>
<li>Design support structures, internal partitions, equipment mounting systems, bus supports, and enclosure reinforcement.</li>
<li>Develop sheet metal assemblies and welded structural frames using accepted fabrication practices and design-for-manufacturability principles.</li>
<li>Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical equipment, HVAC, cable management, fire detection/suppression, grounding, and auxiliary systems.</li>
<li>Design mounting and operator mechanisms for medium-voltage disconnect and load-break switch assemblies, considering clearances, alignment, interlocking, and operating forces.</li>
<li>Create and maintain 3D models, fabrication/assembly/installation drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.</li>
<li>Apply GD&amp;T and tolerance analysis to support manufacturability, interchangeability, and assembly performance.</li>
</ul>
Technical Support and Compliance
<ul>
<li>Support mechanical design and packaging in accordance with applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards.</li>
<li>Design enclosures and compartments to meet environmental, personnel safety, arc-resistance, and equipment-segregation requirements.</li>
<li>Support low-voltage switchboard/switchgear designs to applicable UL 891, UL 1558, and ANSI C37 requirements, and medium-voltage designs to applicable ANSI/IEEE C37 standards.</li>
<li>Support UL/ETL certification activities, including construction reviews, test sample preparation, factory audits, and documentation packages.</li>
<li>Perform tolerance stack-up evaluations and support first-article inspections.</li>
<li>Investigate mechanical issues involving fabrication, assembly, transportation, installation, and field operation; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.</li>
<li>Coordinate enclosure ventilation and thermal management, including forced-air cooling, heat exchangers, air conditioning, filtration, and equipment-specific cooling.</li>
</ul>
Codes, Standards, and Risk Management
<ul>
<li>Apply relevant requirements from NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, NEMA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7 seismic and wind-loading requirements, and applicable local codes.</li>
<li>Apply product-specific standards, including UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508A, UL 1008, UL 845, and the ANSI/IEEE C37 series, as applicable.</li>
<li>Identify and document specification deviations, code-compliance concerns, mechanical design risks, manufacturing constraints, and installation risks.</li>
<li>Support customer-specific seismic qualifications and structural certification requirements where applicable.</li>
</ul>
Project, Manufacturing, and Customer Support
<ul>
<li>Provide mechanical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning.</li>
<li>Review mechanical and fabrication drawings, BOMs, engineering change documentation, and vendor documents.</li>
<li>Support design reviews at project, manufacturing, and customer milestones.</li>
<li>Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, product quality, and material utilization.</li>
<li>Support supplier evaluations and technical reviews of fabricated components.</li>
<li>Assist with nonconformance resolution and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.</li>
<li>Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), customer inspections, and witness testing.</li>
<li>Support sales and proposal teams with technical evaluations, conceptual layouts, packaging solutions, mechanical scope, structural requirements, integration risks, and value engineering.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.</li>
<li>2–5 years of mechanical engineering experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, industrial packaging, or a related field.</li>
<li>Proficiency with 3D design software such as CAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar, along with 2D drafting standards.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of sheet metal design, structural steel design, welded assemblies, fastener design, mechanical packaging, and enclosure fabrication methods.</li>
<li>Familiarity with relevant standards, including NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508A, and the ANSI/IEEE C37 series.</li>
<li>Understanding of GD&amp;T and tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and coordinate mechanical design around electrical requirements.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Experience with power distribution products/systems, motor control, or engineered electrical systems.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple assignments and engineering priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, or custom electrical equipment and systems.</li>
<li>Direct experience designing E-Houses, PDCs, switchgear, or similar packaged power equipment.</li>
<li>Experience with medium-voltage metal-clad or metal-enclosed switchgear design.</li>
<li>Experience supporting UL factory audits or third-party listing processes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with FEA/structural analysis software.</li>
<li>Exposure to data center or mission-critical facility power equipment.</li>
<li>Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred, but not required.</li>
</ul>
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means delivering safe, technically compliant, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective electrical solutions; reducing engineering and manufacturing errors; resolving technical issues efficiently; and supporting project schedule commitments. The engineer will serve as a trusted technical resource for power distribution and moto
Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person

Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution & Control Products Low- and Medium-Voltage (LV/MV) Systems

Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution & Control Products Low- and Medium-Voltage (LV/MV) Systems

This job is no longer available

Talents

Recruiters

About