Job Details

Vector's partner is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a mastery of first principles engineering to lead the structural, thermal, and manufacturing integration of next-generation power systems products. The ideal candidate will play a key role in solving complex technical challenges, ensuring every design is validated, optimized, and built to deliver uncompromising, long-term reliability for our Static Transfer Switches and Power Distribution Units.

Direct Hire
8a-5p
Up to $130k/yr., based on experience and skillset

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design and analysis activities for power systems products including Static Transfer Switches and Power Distribution Units.
• Drive mechanical and thermal design by performing advanced FEA and CFD simulations.
• Validate analytical models through calculation, prototype testing and measurement.
• Optimize 3D CAD models specifically for our vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts to improve existing product designs.
• Embed industry standards into the physical geometry, ensuring operator safety and clearance constraints are fundamental design inputs rather than post-design checks.
• Define the parameters and provide technical support for 3rd-party testing to achieve and maintain industry certifications.
• Define and support internal product testing parameters for both prototypes and final production units.
• Contribute to rigorous design reviews, establish internal engineering standards, and coach junior engineers in advanced analysis techniques.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and provide high-level technical resolution for complex field support issues.

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and simulation for electromechanical systems.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field (PhD preferred).
• Experience with 3-D CAD tools (Solid Edge preferred) -- Required.
• Expert in FEA and CFD.
• Proven experience with design for manufacturability and design for reliability in sheet metal and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of thermal management, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and vibration analysis.
• Hands-on experience with thermal and vibration testing.
• Familiarity with electrical power systems is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, UL, IEC, CSA, NOM or ANSI standards for power equipment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• An active Professional Engineer (PE) License is highly desired.