Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title : Design Engineer

Job Description

• Work as part of the Microgrid Mechanical Engineering team for the modeling and creation of production drawing sets of the mechanical systems per specifications.
• Provide engineering / design support for components and assemblies of the DI products including : o Generator Enclosures : steel interlocking panels, aluminum skinned stick-built enclosures, sound attenuating features.

o Frame design : engine / alternator steel baseframes, SCR / Silencer mounting frames, aluminum enclosure frames, enclosure steel baseframes.

o Fuel Tank Design : UL142 diesel fuel tank designs, including placement of nozzles, instrumentation, and other ancillary equipment.

UL 891, UL 1558 (Future standard). o Switchgear frames, bussing, breaker support structures, lug pads, and other ancillary features.

Develop document set; including BOM, schematics, schedules, and other drawing details that will ensure the safe and efficient installation of this equipment.

Ensure drawings are as-built, documents and manuals are filed on the server for use in O&M development.

• Develop CAD models to automatically drive complete BOMs in PDM software with proper product structures, assortments, and other metadata.
• Perform calculations, both by hand and using computer, for various parameters such as fluid flow, friction, CFD, FEA, etc.
• Interface with design team for placement and code clearances of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assist with Product Development initiatives including new component design, fitment, etc.
• Design for Manufacturability, reliability, field maintainability.
• Identify and execute processes that may reduce the overall cost to manufacture, install and operate our electrical infrastructure systems located on our generator and switchgear enclosure products.
• Coordinate with technical project managers to reduce scope gaps, identify project risk items, and support other team members through communication with project managers or other stakeholders.
• Experienced with cradle to grave project execution.
• Work with a SME from product management to facilitate product line improvement initiatives, own product development efforts from a design standpoint and coordinate with team manager and other engineering resources throughout.

Hard Skills

• Generator Enclosures
• 3D modeling (Inventor preferred)
• Production drawings
• Ability to interpret Concept drawings
• Sheetmetal
• Switchgear Design

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Durham, North Carolina and some days remote.

Work Environment

Will be required to work 40 hours a week with additional hours required from time to time. This is all task driven. 3 / 2 schedule hybrid (3 onsite / 2 remote).