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Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Birmingham, AL

Posted: 01/02/2025 Job Number: 33565

Job Description

Product Design Engineer career opportunity!

Location: Bessemer, AL 35022
Type: Direct Hire (FTE) | On-Site
Salary: ~ $85,000--$90,000 base + 5% bonus

About Us:
We are a leading supplier of high-quality manufactured components critical to building and maintaining the North American power grid. Our innovative solutions include insulators, transformers, and disconnect switches, supporting the reliability and growth of the electrical infrastructure industry.
We foster a culture of innovation and teamwork, grounded in a commitment to quality and excellence. If you are passionate about designing groundbreaking products and improving existing ones, we’d love to have you on our team!

The Role:
As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and refining cutting-edge metal products using SolidWorks. You’ll manage the product lifecycle from initial conception to full-scale production, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life and enhance existing designs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop new products and improve existing designs using SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Manage the entire product design lifecycle, from concept to production, including component design.
  • Document testing results in detailed engineering test reports and create assembly procedures for manufacturing teams.
  • Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) events to identify and mitigate potential design failures.
  • Represent the company at industry standards committee and high-voltage switch subcommittee meetings (a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to bring new products to market and redesign existing products.
  • Experience in substation equipment design (a huge plus, though not required).
  • Familiarity with high-voltage systems and power products.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • ~ +/- 5 years of product design experience.
  • Expertise with SolidWorks, 3D CAD, and Finite Element Analysis tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes including sand casting, permanent mold casting, machining, and welding.

Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on critical power grid solutions.
  • Competitive salary with bonus potential.
  • Opportunity to directly influence the design and improvement of products used across North America.

Work Details:
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
  • On-site role (no remote work).
  • Business casual attire.
  • Travel: None (company-owned plants).

How to Apply:
Ready to make an impact? Submit your application today and join our team in powering the future of the North American grid.

About Our Hiring Process:
We are filling this role immediately. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

To learn more ASAP, feel free to contact Mollie Karns at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114

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