Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Job Highlights

Company Profile

Crown Technical Systems initially provides Relay Panel to the Federal Government, and now serves as a manufacturing center for Relay Panels, Steel Enclosures, OEM Medium Voltage Switchgear.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and calculations of assigned manufacturing projects related to relay panels, control buildings, and medium voltage switchgear.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a college or university.
• Master’s Degree is preferred

Work Experience

• The candidates should have at least 4 to 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience working in the power distribution industry is a plus.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Address design and manufacturing issues that arise; provide solutions to address issues.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products that can be manufactured.
• Product development of switchgear and sheet metal enclosure buildings.
• Provide engineering support to fabrication and production departments during all stages of manufacturing.
• Provide suggestions on areas of improvement to standardize and increase the efficiency surrounding production.
• Review customer specifications to create drawings and bills of materials for assigned projects within budget, including the selection of parts
• Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings of the product, including mechanical 2D fabrication (sheet metal and structural) and 3D assembly drawings.
• Work with purchasing department and vendors to receive quotes and lead times to complete the design.
• Works with customers to understand requirements for projects, specification/design questions, and clarifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to collaborate in team environments
• Ability to demonstrate a record of hands-on and design for excellence philosophy.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with parametric design procedures (knowledge of VBA)
• General understanding in mechanical and structural FEA
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to create 2D and 3D fabrication and assembly drawings, with no or minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse the production floor as needed
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employer’s Statement

Crown Technical Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.