Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Position SummaryPerform engineering and project management activities for design development application customer order design manufacture assembly test installation and servicing of Critical Power Solutions Division CPSD products Essential Functions Develop CPSD products designed for local manufacture Lead design improvements and cost reduction initiatives for existing UPSD productsDevelop and design US components to replace imported components where beneficial to overall CPSD products quality and costReview order documents to ensure MEPPI meets the technical requirements of the contract including exceptions clarifications and confirmations to the customers technical specifications when requiredPrepare and lead others in preparing product Bills of Materials design drawings and specifications required to support order placements and manufacturingassembly operations; prepare instruction books and renewal parts lists; and review or approve technical software submittals required to support order placements manufacturingassembly operations and customer needsProvide design leadership direction and clarification for internal and external design teams Act as project lead for design test and prototype programsWork with customers and vendors to resolve technical issues and answer technical questionsProvide technical leadership and information concerning assembly testing techniques and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planningResearch and analyze operational test data to establish performance standards and to confirm if designs meet functional and performance specificationsLead in assisting Manufacturing and Quality Assurance with any design related production problemsCoordinate product design with listing agencies to obtain product listings such as ULTravel to customers site andor trade shows to provide product support as required Provide presentations and training as requiredQualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a design engineering capacity or equivalent education and experienceAdvanced knowledge of UPSD products switchgear transformers and battery systemsAdvanced analytical and problem solving skillsAdvanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills required to communicate with customers employees and vendorsAbility to read understand and create technical drawings and materialsAbility to work on several projects simultaneouslyAdvanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products CAD and engineering analysis software