Design Engineer

S&C is the specialist in high voltage switching, protection and control, providing products for the electric power industry since 1911. Product Engineering - Underground is responsible for S&C's underground distribution products, including PMG, Vista UDS, and Vista SD. In this position you will report to the Manager - Product Engineering in the Underground group. Your primary responsibilities will be to provide engineering support to manufacturing and to external customers with regard to the manufacture and design of Pad-Mounted Gear products. The position requires a basic understanding and application of both electrical power and mechanical engineering principles.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Solve design and manufacturing related problems through use of fundamental engineering calculations and theory.
• Modify existing designs or develop new designs of components and subcomponents, under the direction of senior engineering personnel, either alone or collaborating with a team of engineers and designers.
• Work with development teams to instill best practices to design for both manufacture and assembly.
• Coordinate and perform product testing under guidance and supervision.
• Prepare reports and presentations for customers in a manner which enhances S&C's engineering reputation.
• Interact with customers on the phone or in the field to resolve design, manufacturing, or application related problems.
• Perform engineering support functions for manufacturing.
• Conduct studies and make analysis, interpretations, and conclusions under guidance and supervision.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• BS degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and theory with an emphasis on power engineering.
• Experience in the design and development of products utilizing castings, stampings, corrosion resistant coatings, and environmental seals.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, the application of GD&T, and FMEAs
• Desire to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software. Experience with SolidEdge and ANSYS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build and grow professional relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects and tasks.
  
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