Job Description
Responsible for design and integration of Medium Voltage (MV) air and gas insulated switchgear. Participates in cross functional teams to define requirements, analyze feasibility, and propose solutions that meet customer needs. Conducts system analysis to resolve tradeoffs and drives integration of system engineering tools and processes across platforms to optimize performance. Manages resolution of system compatibility and performance issues.
Schneider Electric™ creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 160,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. What do you get to do in this position?- Responsible for the design of Medium Voltage air and gas insulated switchgear
- Accountable for investigating and procuring all data required to develop complex designs.
- Prepares sketches and/or schematic diagrams.
- Works independently, exercises latitude and judgment to develop designs with minimal supervision
- Prepares accurate layout, detail and assembly drawings.
- Perform mechanical analysis of mechanisms (tolerance, stress, deformation, kinematic)
- Become adept in Lean Agile practices and team processes
- Work in a diverse team environment, as well as independently
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Master's Degree preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of product development experience (for Bachelor's degree; less experienced considered with advanced degree).
- Direct product design experience related to ANSI/IEEE Medium Voltage air and gas insulated Switchgear.
- Fulfills technical missions, with autonomy to propose/develop complex solutions in Medium Voltage air and gas insulated switchgear. May have hierarchical or functional responsibilities. May provide mentoring, instructions/assistance.
- If needed, manages the execution of verification & validation in laboratories and provides the analysis of results & reports to internal customers.
- Lead interface with manufacturing and quality organizations to ensure that a well-optimized and sustainable component/assembly is developed from fabrication/assembly concerns (Tolerance Analysis).
- Helps establish internal procedures and best practices.
- Creation of multiple component/assembly solutions to envisioned product concept.
- Development to be synchronized with changes/advances to existing product releases. This includes manipulation of appropriate CAD software.
- Develop electronic and hard copy records that conform to internal standards and support the development, implementation, and maintenance stages of the projects/products. Examples include up to date BOM (part number, description, material, processes, where used), Component Drawings (geometry, functional dimensioning, process callout), and Project General Files
- Prepare instructional/operational information as required.
- Prepares sketches or diagrams reflecting basic design concept. Makes mathematical calculations and adjustments in drawings and specifications.
- Recommends changes or modifications as appropriate to meet manufacturability, functionality, and measurability requirements.
- Prepares and oversees final layout, detail, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
- Creates computer models of the product design concept
- Generates and maintains organized database and/or B.O.M., change reports and/or other documentation.
- Experienced in formal new product development processes (example, PMP)
Travel: 10% travel required to perform UL testing at laboratories.
Special Skills or Other Requirements: Also must have work experience with:
- Designing medium voltage switchgear equipment
- Experience in CAD tools (ProE, Creo, Auto CAD)
- IEEE / ANSI / UL testing requirements
- Knowledge of standards for Medium Voltage air and gas insulated switchgears (Circuit Breaker test duties, Hi Pot, Partial Discharge, BIL, etc.)
- Experience with formal product safety review process
- Creation and use of Fault Tree Analysis
- Creation and management of Design and Application FMEAs
- Tolerance analysis using Tolerance Manager, CETOL or equivalent
- Kinematic analysis of mechanisms
Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Why us? At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a
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