Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEER, Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company

Take your next career step at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

RSMC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

The company is at an exciting inflection as we continue to expand our existing brand portfolio and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. As Design Engineer you will manage project design lifecycle from conception to full scale production - this includes component design, support with sourcing, support building prototypes, creation of test plans, and leading a cross-functional project design team to achieve timely completion project milestones.

LOCATION: Fully Onsite - 4251 Turin Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, developing, and testing high voltage switches, components, or systems.
• Applying mathematical and engineering principles and methods to electrical system designs.
• Contributing to research efforts to develop a solution or a new product.
• Managing project design lifecycle from conception to full scale production - this includes component design, support with sourcing, support building prototypes, creation of test plans, and leading a cross-functional project design team to achieve timely completion project milestones.
• Documenting results of testing in engineering test reports & write assembly procedures for manufacturing team.
• Leading FMEA events to gain a detailed understanding of potential failure modes and take appropriate action to prevent occurrence.
• Representing the company at IEEE standards committee meetings and participating in high voltage switch subcommittee meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 5 years of product design experience with a strong preference to design of substation equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of the limitations & capabilities of the following processes - sand casting, permanent mold casting, machining, and welding.
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis through SolidWorks Simulation.
• Demonstrated experience with bringing new products to market.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work condition characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work primarily takes place in an office environment.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings; weekends; and/or holidays as assigned.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.