Mechanical Design Engineer - Low Voltage Switchgear

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Low Voltage Switchgear



Location: Henrico, VA



Work Arrangement: Onsite



Experience: 4 8 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with 4 8 years of experience in Low Voltage Switchgear and sheet metal design . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing mechanical components and support structures for electrical power distribution equipment, along with knowledge of UL 891 standards , manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Low Voltage Switchgear and associated mechanical components.
• Perform sheet metal and copper component design , particularly for support structures and electrical distribution equipment.
• Design mechanical support structures for power distribution systems.
• Develop mechanical designs for Tap-Off Units, Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Main Switchboards .
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable UL 891 standards .
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation .
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Apply DFM principles to improve manufacturability, assembly, and overall product quality.
• Support design modifications, engineering changes, and production-related design issues.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with fabrication and assembly processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field .
• 4 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience with Low Voltage Switchgear design .
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal and copper component design .
• Knowledge of UL 891 standards .
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and SolidWorks .
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM .
• Experience creating detailed mechanical drawings, assemblies, and 3D models.

Preferred Background

Candidates with prior experience in switchgear, electrical power distribution equipment, data center power distribution, electrical enclosures, sheet metal fabrication, or related industrial equipment are preferred.