Company

Power Distribution Equipment

MechanicalDesignEngineerPowerDistributionEquipment(Switchgear)

$90k+ Marietta, Ohio, United States Direct Hire
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment (Switchgear). Skills: Mechanical Design, Low-voltage switchgear design, UL 891 compliance, CAD proficiency. Lead the development of low-voltage power distribution equipment, specifically switchgear assemblies built to UL 891 standards. Create detailed mechanical designs that are compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with project requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver accurate and compliant designs within project timelines; Ensure smooth transition from engineering to manufacturing with minimal revisions; Maintain coordination with internal teams; Uphold quality and regulatory standards

Industry & Context.

Power Distribution Equipment
Problems you'll solve

Resolving production issues

Eligibility Requirements

Travel occasionally for project coordination or supplier support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience, 3–8+ years of experience designing low-voltage switchgear systems, Direct experience with UL 891 switchgear design is required, Proven ability to independently develop designs from concept through production

What You'll Do.

Lead the development of low-voltage power distribution equipment

specifically switchgear assemblies built to UL 891 standards

Create detailed mechanical designs that are compliant

and aligned with project requirements

Create mechanical layouts and detailed designs for low-voltage switchgear assemblies in compliance with UL 891

breaker mounting systems

and cable routing solutions

Generate complete fabrication packages including general arrangement drawings

and bills of materials

Provide support during fabrication

and inspection phases

Assist with resolving production issues and improving overall efficiency

Contribute to cost reduction and value engineering initiatives

Manage design deliverables in a deadline-driven environment

Maintain accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work alongside electrical engineers to align mechanical designs with system requirements; Participate in design reviews to address spacing, interference, and maintainability considerations; Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, internal standards, and manufacturing capabilities; Cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Manage design deliverables in a deadline-driven environment

Full Job Description

## Description Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment (Switchgear) Location: Marietta, OH Employment Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Starting at $90,000+ annually, based on experience Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of low-voltage power distribution equipment, specifically switchgear assemblies built to UL 891 standards. This role focuses on creating detailed mechanical designs that are compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with project requirements. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring prior experience with switchgear design, strong CAD capabilities, and close coordination with electrical engineering and manufacturing teams. ## Key Functions Engineering Design & Development Create mechanical layouts and detailed designs for low-voltage switchgear assemblies in compliance with UL 891 Design enclosures, internal structures, breaker mounting systems, and cable routing solutions Generate complete fabrication packages including general arrangement drawings, sheet metal details, weldments, and bills of materials Technical Coordination Work alongside electrical engineers to align mechanical designs with system requirements such as one-line diagrams, bus configurations, and cable management Participate in design reviews to address spacing, interference, and maintainability considerations Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, internal standards, and manufacturing capabilities Manufacturing & Production Support Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles Provide support during fabrication, testing, and inspection phases Assist with resolving production issues and improving overall efficiency Contribute to cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Project Ownership Manage design deliverables in a deadline-driven environment Maintain accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation Travel occasionally for project coordination or

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