Mechanical Engineer III

Cleaveland/Price Inc. • Penn Township, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer at Cleaveland/Price, your primary goal will be to contribute and help lead in the advancement of various disconnect switch product lines. You will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing key mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, with a primary focus on tactical goals. Your expertise will be required when designing structural components, electrical contacts and linkages for both new and existing products. Your sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles will allow you to analyze and vet-out your own designs throughout the prototyping phase, while also providing technical recommendations to project managers and guidance to entry-level engineers. Additionally, we would like you to have the ability to produce your own drawings, and when working on a larger project, partner with a drafter as needed. Finally, this individual is comfortable working in a hands-on environment, testing and validating products, ensuring they meet all applicable standards. This comprehensive skillset makes you a valuable asset in our engineering development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an ABET accredited program or related field.
• Autodesk Inventor and Vault software experience or equivalent.
• Electric power systems knowledge.
• Familiar with manufacturing, kinematics, strength of materials and other mechanical engineering concepts.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking ability.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities, with effective and efficient verbal and written communication.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Cleaveland/Price in the US.
• Typically requires 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Define specifications for features and functions on new products, in addition to enhancements on existing products.
• Design, develop, analyze and test innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with Cleaveland/Price manufacturing philosophy and capability.
• Document projects and designs by creating CAD drawings, technical reports, test plans, and design review presentations.
• Assist in assembling prototype switch products and mechanical switch assemblies, in house or at an external test lab.
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the creation of procedures, processes, and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Start on a path to becoming a subject matter expert within the department.
• Provide direction to entry level engineers and facilitate training when the requirement arises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company paid premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan with company match (6% dollar for dollar match along with profit share deposit after one year of service)
• Company paid life insurance with the option of purchasing additional voluntary life
• Company paid short- and long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Lifelock coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees