Team Lead - Mechanical Engineer

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

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Siemens Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future. We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. 

This role will be based in Livermore, CA. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. The East Bay offers an excellent quality of life with top-rated schools, a pleasant climate, and easy access to both  mountains and the coast. Plus, your compensation goes further here with a more attainable cost of living compared to other parts of the San  Francisco Bay Area. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative Trayer Engineering team, specifically focusing on the mechanical design of new and existing switchgear products. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing design, standardization, prototyping, and qualification testing. You'll apply your expertise to analyze complex problems, create innovative designs to resolve them, and ensure the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of our cutting-edge switchgear solutions, all while contributing to Siemens' mission of creating technology with purpose.

You will make an impact with the following responsibilities:

• Switchgear Product Design & Development:
• Lead the mechanical design of new switchgear products and reconfigure existing product structures using existing, standardized components.
• Perform complex part and assembly design using SolidWorks 3D modeling software, from concept through final design for production.
• Produce drawings and specifications for product lines, for use in sales catalogs.
• Introduce design simplification ideas to the Design Team to ensure performance, safety, quality, reliability, cost, and producibility.
• Analysis, Prototyping & Qualification:
• Develop and support qualification test programs used by both on-site and 3rd party labs.
• Conduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the areas of mechanical structures, fluid flow, and heat transfer.
• Develop design prototypes and support production qualification, failure root-cause analysis, and Kinematics.
• Analyze problems and create designs to resolve them effectively.
• Collaboration & Technical Leadership:
• Act as Team Lead to lead meetings and to support/drive team functions
• Provide support to other organizational teams on R&D for new switchgear design.
• Maintain focus on customer satisfaction through improved product reliability and cost reduction.
• Determine product requirements based on current and potential user input.
• Network and collaborate with other engineers and professionals, preserving and protecting company intellectual and technical capital.
• Maintain and preserve proper configuration management methodology for assembly and piece part drawings.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with component design, analysis and validation.
• Experience as a Team Lead, or leading technical projects.
• Strong experience in engineering development work and addressing production issues.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience and strong CAD skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling and simulation, including mechanical structures, fluid flow, and heat transfer.
• Strong knowledge of Kinematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present to diverse groups with varying technical levels.
• Proven ability to work independently in several aspects of the work.
• Open to < 25% travel.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship required now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the design of switchgear or similar electrical distribution equipment.
• Experience working with electrical components designs (breakers, busbars, control cabinets, etc..)
• Experience working with sheet metal, simulation studies, structural analysis, enclosure design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Self-motivated demeanor and the ability to use initiative.
• A flexible teammate with a collaborative approach.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical aspects of projects or mentor junior engineers.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.