Mechanical Design Engineer - Dry-Type Transformers

VOLTARIS

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We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow’s infrastructure.

From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Dry-Type Transformers

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical engineering and design of medium-voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Transformers including but not limited to power distribution unit (PDU) transformers. Working closely with Sr. Electrical Engineer and engineering leadership, this role reviews quotes, develops mechanical designs, supports standardization efforts, and ensures that designs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Engineering. The Mechanical Design Engineer designs the mechanical aspects of electrical power distribution equipment as directed by the Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer. The role participates in quote and order reviews to ensure accurate design scope and execution, and completes drafting, drawing revisions, bill of material (BOM) creation, and related design tasks as workload requires. The engineer is accountable for meeting master schedule promise dates on all assigned projects.

Drawing and Documentation Review. Before customer submittal, the engineer reviews approval drawings with Lead or Senior Engineers. The engineer also reviews all manufacturing drawings and BOMs for assigned jobs before they are released to the shop floor, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Technical Support and Collaboration. The engineer provides technical direction and support to designers and drafters as needed. The role serves as a technical resource for marketing, customers, manufacturing, quality, regulatory agencies, and applicable standards organizations.

Continuous Improvement and Development. The Mechanical Design Engineer supports design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives and assists in developing and maintaining engineering department procedures. As assigned, the engineer directs and participates in research, development, and cost-saving projects.

General Expectations. The engineer adheres to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles, adjusts work hours as needed to support business objectives and deadlines, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education. A Bachelor or associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. This requirement may be waived in favor of equivalent experience, as determined by the Vice President of Transformers and/or the Director of Human Resources.

Required Experience. Candidates must have prior experience in mechanical engineering or a related industrial or manufacturing discipline. Experience in the Transformer industry will be preferred but not mandatory.

Preferred Experience. Preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of experience using AutoCAD and five or more years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3-D drawing/design tools. Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom industrial equipment is also preferred, as is familiarity with applicable industry standards, including but not limited to CSA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, ASME and NEMA.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires less than 15% travel, primarily for training or vendor-related activities.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed and to move throughout the manufacturing facility to perform essential job duties.

Location:

This role is remote.