Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Cleaveland Price - Trafford, PA 15085Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: Full Time ProfessionalJob Category: EngineeringPosition Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Target Experience: Senior Level (10-20 years) Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: Trafford, PA Cleaveland Price is seeking a self-motivated Senior Engineer to lead our current interruption product line. You will train under a current subject matter expert to become the new expert in our interrupting devices. A background in kinematics or high voltage interruption is preferred. Responsibilities include new design efforts and supporting the existing product line. About Us Cleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products.  The products that we offer are unique in design, and some include patented features. Products have been developed and tested in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards for high voltage equipment. They are primarily used by investor-owned and public electric utilities and large industrial operations in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation applications.   All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.   Cleaveland/Price’s employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.   Your Goal As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Cleaveland/Price, your primary goal will be to contribute and lead in the advancement of various disconnect switch product lines.  You will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing key mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, focusing on both tactical and strategic goals.  Your expertise will be required when designing structural components, electrical contacts and linkages for both new and existing products.  Your sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles will allow you to analyze and vet-out your own designs throughout the prototyping phase, while also providing technical recommendations to project managers and guidance to fellow engineers.  Additionally, we would like you to have the ability to produce your own drawings, and when working on a larger project, partner with a drafter as needed.  Finally, this individual is comfortable working in a hands-on environment, testing and validating products, ensuring they meet all applicable standards.  This comprehensive skillset makes you a valuable asset and leader in our engineering development team.     Your Responsibilities Under the direction from a supervisor or a more experience engineer, you will: Define specifications for features and functions on new products, in addition to enhancements on existing products. Design, develop, analyze and test innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with Cleaveland/Price manufacturing philosophy and capability. Document projects and designs by creating CAD drawings, technical reports, test plans, and design review presentations. Assist in assembling prototype switch products and mechanical switch assemblies, in house or at an external test lab. Lead the investigation of technical problems and the creation of procedures, processes, and corrective actions to avoid recurrences. May be a subject matter expert in a related product area. Assist the supervisor and more experienced engineer in assigning work to various members within the team. Contribute to defining the processes and methods that fellow engineers and technical staff follow to complete their day-to-day activities. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications Your Background Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an ABET accredited program or related field. Autodesk Inventor and Vault software experience or equivalent. Electric power systems knowledge. Familiar with manufacturing, kinematics, strength of materials and other mechanical engineering concepts. Problem-solving and critical thinking ability. Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities, with effective and efficient verbal and written communication. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Cleaveland/Price in the US. This position is available at one career level depending on experience, education, etc. Senior: Typically requires 10+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience.   Physical Requirements Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal. Requires concentration, accuracy, and focused mental effort while multi-tasking in a team environment. Ability to wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required while on the shop floor or in other work area where mandated (i.e. steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and/or other applicable PPE).       Benefits Company paid premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage 401k plan with company match (6% dollar for dollar match along with profit share deposit after one year of service) Company paid life insurance with the option of purchasing additional voluntary life Company paid short- and long-term disability and AD&D insurance Company paid Employee Assistance Program Company paid Lifelock coverage   This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.