Position Summary
Perform engineering and project management activities for design development, application, customer order design, manufacture, assembly, test, installation, and servicing of Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD) products.
Essential Functions
• Develop CPSD products designed for local manufacture. Lead design improvements and cost reduction initiatives for existing UPSD products.
• Develop and design U.S. components to replace imported components where beneficial to overall CPSD products quality and cost.
• Review order documents to ensure MEPPI meets the technical requirements of the contract, including exceptions, clarifications, and confirmations to the customer's technical specifications when required.
• Prepare and lead others in preparing product Bills of Materials, design drawings and specifications required to support order placements and manufacturing/assembly operations; prepare instruction books and renewal parts lists; and review or approve technical software submittals required to support order placements, manufacturing/assembly operations and customer needs.
• Provide design leadership, direction and clarification for internal and external design teams. Act as project lead for design, test and prototype programs.
• Work with customers and vendors to resolve technical issues and answer technical questions.
• Provide technical leadership and information concerning assembly, testing techniques, and process advantages and limitations which affect long-range plant and product engineering planning.
• Research and analyze operational test data to establish performance standards and to confirm if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Lead in assisting Manufacturing and Quality Assurance with any design-related production problems.
• Coordinate product design with listing agencies to obtain product listings such as UL.
• Travel to customer's site and/or trade shows to provide product support as required. Provide presentations and training as required.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years’ of experience in a design engineering capacity, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of UPSD products, switchgear, transformers, and battery systems.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required to communicate with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Ability to read, understand and create technical drawings and materials.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on MS Office products, CAD and engineering analysis software.