Principal Engineer Low Voltage Switchgear Mechanical
Core
Senior technical authority for the mechanical architecture, design governance, validation strategy, and lifecycle support of low-voltage switchgear and power distribution products.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Low Voltage Switchgear)
Builds
Low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, and power distribution equipment
Domain
Industrial power distribution / Electrical infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical architecture strategy, system-level mechanical design, thermal engineering (CFD, airflow), structural integrity analysis, GD&T, sheet metal design, welding design, tolerance stack-up analysis, validation planning, DFM/DFA/DFR expertise, standards compliance (UL, IEC, NEMA), PLM systems
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma, global manufacturing operations, data center/utility/renewable energy market experience, arc-resistant switchgear design, modular switchgear architecture, supplier technical development
Technologies
Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Windchill, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Govern mechanical architecture strategy for LV switchgear platforms; translate requirements into engineering specifications and roadmaps; lead system-level decisions for enclosures, busbar supports, and interlocks; define thermal engineering activities and validation strategies; drive DFM, DFA, and VAVE initiatives; mentor engineers and develop reusable design standards; resolve complex technical risks and field issues.
Seniority
Principal, enterprise-level technical leadership