Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution & Control Products Low- and Medium-Voltage (LV/MV) Systems

About the Role

Integrated Circuit Solutions (ICS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, packaging, integration, and structural development of low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment and packaged electrical systems for industrial, utility, renewable energy, mission-critical, and data center applications.

This role focuses on enclosure design, equipment layout and integration, structural analysis, sheet metal and steel fabrication design, thermal management coordination, design-for-manufacturability, engineering documentation, code-compliance support, and manufacturing support.

You will work with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, project management, and customers to develop safe, reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable solutions from concept through manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning.

Equipment and Systems

• Panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear
• Low- and medium-voltage automatic/manual transfer switches
• Disconnect and load-break switches
• Transformers and motor control centers (MCCs)
• Medium-voltage metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear and circuit breakers
• VFD and soft-starter packaged solutions
• E-Houses, power distribution centers (PDCs), and integrated power racks/skids
• Energy storage systems

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Design and Product Application

• Review customer requirements, specifications, and equipment layout drawings to develop power distribution and motor control solutions.
• Develop layouts considering accessibility, maintenance clearances, cable and busway routing, arc-resistant requirements, thermal performance, transportation limitations, and installation needs.
• Perform structural calculations and engineering analysis for dead, operating, seismic, wind, transportation, lifting, and rigging loads.
• Design support structures, internal partitions, equipment mounting systems, bus supports, and enclosure reinforcement.
• Develop sheet metal assemblies and welded structural frames using accepted fabrication practices and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical equipment, HVAC, cable management, fire detection/suppression, grounding, and auxiliary systems.
• Design mounting and operator mechanisms for medium-voltage disconnect and load-break switch assemblies, considering clearances, alignment, interlocking, and operating forces.
• Create and maintain 3D models, fabrication/assembly/installation drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis to support manufacturability, interchangeability, and assembly performance.

Technical Support and Compliance

• Support mechanical design and packaging in accordance with applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
• Design enclosures and compartments to meet environmental, personnel safety, arc-resistance, and equipment-segregation requirements.
• Support low-voltage switchboard/switchgear designs to applicable UL 891, UL 1558, and ANSI C37 requirements, and medium-voltage designs to applicable ANSI/IEEE C37 standards.
• Support UL/ETL certification activities, including construction reviews, test sample preparation, factory audits, and documentation packages.
• Perform tolerance stack-up evaluations and support first-article inspections.
• Investigate mechanical issues involving fabrication, assembly, transportation, installation, and field operation; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate enclosure ventilation and thermal management, including forced-air cooling, heat exchangers, air conditioning, filtration, and equipment-specific cooling.

Codes, Standards, and Risk Management

• Apply relevant requirements from NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, NEMA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7 seismic and wind-loading requirements, and applicable local codes.
• Apply product-specific standards, including UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508A, UL 1008, UL 845, and the ANSI/IEEE C37 series, as applicable.
• Identify and document specification deviations, code-compliance concerns, mechanical design risks, manufacturing constraints, and installation risks.
• Support customer-specific seismic qualifications and structural certification requirements where applicable.

Project, Manufacturing, and Customer Support

• Provide mechanical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning.
• Review mechanical and fabrication drawings, BOMs, engineering change documentation, and vendor documents.
• Support design reviews at project, manufacturing, and customer milestones.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, product quality, and material utilization.
• Support supplier evaluations and technical reviews of fabricated components.
• Assist with nonconformance resolution and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), customer inspections, and witness testing.
• Support sales and proposal teams with technical evaluations, conceptual layouts, packaging solutions, mechanical scope, structural requirements, integration risks, and value engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of mechanical engineering experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, industrial packaging, or a related field.
• Proficiency with 3D design software such as CAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar, along with 2D drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal design, structural steel design, welded assemblies, fastener design, mechanical packaging, and enclosure fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with relevant standards, including NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508A, and the ANSI/IEEE C37 series.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and coordinate mechanical design around electrical requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with power distribution products/systems, motor control, or engineered electrical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and engineering priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with customers, suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, or custom electrical equipment and systems.
• Direct experience designing E-Houses, PDCs, switchgear, or similar packaged power equipment.
• Experience with medium-voltage metal-clad or metal-enclosed switchgear design.
• Experience supporting UL factory audits or third-party listing processes.
• Familiarity with FEA/structural analysis software.
• Exposure to data center or mission-critical facility power equipment.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred, but not required.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering safe, technically compliant, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective electrical solutions; reducing engineering and manufacturing errors; resolving technical issues efficiently; and supporting project schedule commitments. The engineer will serve as a trusted technical resource for power distribution and moto

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person