R&D Design Engineer - Power Distribution Equipment

Description

• Design Development: Create ideas and refine designs for power distribution equipment, including switch devices, switchgear, and circuit breakers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to enhance design processes and product offerings.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and project updates for stakeholders.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation of design processes, test results, and project reports to support compliance and future development efforts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with international cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and product management, to ensure seamless project execution and integration.
• Innovative Solutions: Identify and implement innovative design approaches and technologies to enhance product functionality, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Sub-Project Management: Lead project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful completion of design initiatives and alignment with strategic objectives within the assigned tasks.
• Technical Analysis: Conducting within the team simulations and analyses to evaluate design feasibility and performance, using software tools such as NX and Teamcenter and electrical simulation programs.
• Prototyping and Testing: Direct the prototyping and testing phases, analyzing results to validate designs and make necessary adjustments to meet performance criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience designing power distribution equipment, including switch devices, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for optimizing engineering designs.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., NX, Teamcenter).
• Ability to convey technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• Experience leading teams, inspiring collaboration, and driving innovation.
• Ability to be on-site at the Wendell, NC location a minimum of 3 days per week.
• 3+ years of experience in R&D and design roles, specifically in power distribution or electrical equipment.
• Skilled in working on complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance