Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer.

Our R&D department develops, designs and manufacturers automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and power control systems. Your engineering knowledge will help our organization improve its ability to make the world a safer and more reliable place: think hospitals, data centers, utilities, mass transportation, and other aspects of life as we know it, that needs reliable power systems. You will be part of providing solutions to the world’s growing need for dependable critical infrastructure. In this role, you will work under the direction of more senior engineers as you learn to enhance our current products and design and develop new products in support of our product roadmaps.

You’ll make a difference by:
Developing mechanical components of electrical distribution equipment.
Testing mechanical components.
Designing, Identifying and selecting components, materials, parts, and semi-products appropriate for mechanical systems.
Creating mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechanical design concepts.
Calculating and creating final layout including documentation and specification for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Maintaining technical product files.
Analyzing existing development procedures and suggests improvements.
Implementing or testing design solutions.
Upgrading the design of existing devices by adding mechanical elements.
Analyzing localization requirements and designing/adapting products and solutions accordingly.
Traveling to manufacturing locations and testing laboratories for new product implementation; visiting suppliers and customers.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
2+ years of experience with the following:
3D Solid modeling experience related to component/system design in Creo/ProE
Direct or related functions in design/ R&D of the mechanical aspects of electrical power distribution products.
Working independently and within a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ATS (automatic transfer switches)

KEY EXPERIENCE: 3D Solid modeling experience related to component/system design in Creo/ProE

BA degree required

Notes:
Onsite
8:00 to 5:00--9:00 to 6:00
% of Travel needed: 0-5% - possible for bringing items to testing

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.