Staff Mechanical Engineer

Trystar

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanical design of power conversion systems and oversee engineering development.

Key Responsibilities

  • bom management
  • cad modeling
  • mechanical design
  • fea simulation
  • design review
  • vendor support

Tasks

-Answer vendor questions regarding mechanical parts (change requests, obsolescence, substitution). -Manage BOMs, documentation for new and existing parts, using database tools (e.g., Empower, PDM, Epicor) -Provide technical mentorship and guidance to design engineers, test technicians, fabrication, and assembly personnel. -Work with hardware design engineers to develop PCB mounting and packaging requirements. -Perform complete mechanical design, including layout, part/assembly modeling, drawings, and mechanical requirements definition. -Define and document mechanical requirements and best practices for enclosures of power conversion systems. -Define, design, prototype, validate, and support mechanical systems for products such as Rack-Mounted equipment, modular power devices, UPS’s, Rectifiers, Inverters, and more. -Design and validate assembly and test fixtures; support prototype builds and production launches. -Develop detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, including complex surfaces, routed assemblies, and mechanical enclosures. -Contribute to efforts to standardize design practices across sites. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Manufacturing, Assembly) to improve product designs, documentation, and manufacturability. -Lead mechanical design reviews and provide technical guidance across multiple product lines at Trystar sites. -Support advanced engineering analysis, including system-level thermal analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.

Requirements

  • solidworks
  • ansys
  • pe license
  • power electronics
  • 7 years
  • asme

What You Bring

-Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/evolving work environment. -Strong communications skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization, including in-person and remote interactions. -Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. -Proficient in generating and reviewing engineering documentation including BOMs and detailed drawings for sheet metal, plastic, and extruded parts. -Ability to excel working as the sole mechanical engineer on a project. -Strong understanding of structural and thermal analysis (FEA/CFD tools such as SolidWorks (Flow) Simulation, ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar). -Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Cloud services. -Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent -Ability to create project requirements from incomplete inputs. -Working knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME standards, NEMA, UL, IEC, and other applicable standards within mechanical engineering discipline. -Experience with power electronic system design (electrical enclosures, panel layout, seismic considerations, heat management) within electrical equipment, heavy industry, or military sectors. -Experience with UL 1741, CSA C22.2, and others. -Proficiency with major ERP and CAD systems (SolidWorks or equivalent). -Travel up to 20% within the USA and Canada. -Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a mechanical design engineer, preferably in power electronics design/packaging.

Benefits

-Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived. -Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

The Company

About Trystar

-Founded with a vision to power the world, Trystar has become a leader in electrical power distribution solutions. -The company specializes in designing and manufacturing equipment that ensures power reliability in critical environments. -Known for its cutting-edge, custom-engineered power distribution products, Trystar has built a reputation for excellence. -Trystar’s products support industries like energy, industrial, utilities, and infrastructure, where reliability is key. -They focus on delivering robust solutions for complex power systems, including power distribution panels and transfer switches. -Trystar's expertise is trusted by businesses that require high-performance equipment to safeguard operations. -With a commitment to innovation, Trystar continues to lead the way in powering some of the world’s most essential systems.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government