Interface Designer, Sr. - Web jobs in Danbury, CT

Position Summary:

Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of mechanical components for transformer core and coils, tanks, electrical enclosures, cooling systems and cabinets for oil-filled and dry-type transformers. Works with minimal supervision and leads others in a team setting to design and support the construction of magnetic components and power systems.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design/detail of core and coils, tanks, enclosures and cooling systems per customer requirements.
  
• Review designs for mechanical integrity and conformance to applicable standards.
  
• Select transformer accessories/components.
  
• Apply analytical and numerical methods to analyze mechanical designs for structural integrity and thermal performance.
  
• Follow clearance requirements for dielectric and thermal/magnetic heating.
  
• Read, interpret and prepare data for engineering bill of materials.
  
• Prepare other engineering documentation such as 3D models, drawings, schematics and specifications for manufacturing.
  
• Develop tools and rules to make your job and others in department more efficient; i.e. iLogic, Excel, work instructions, etc.
  
• Occasional interface with customers, and may need to travel up to 5-10% to customer sites.
  

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
  
• Must possess knowledge and direct experience in the following areas:
  
• Fundamentals of mechanical design
  
• 3D modeling
  
• Structural analysis
  
• Heat transfer
  
• Fluid flow
  
• Design for manufacturability and assembly
  
• 2D/3D FEA
  

• Must have at least 5 years of direct experience in Transformer mechanical design.
  

Benefits