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Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Akron, OH

FirstEnergy

Asset & Records Control Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer ...

Brewer Garrett

General Application

Cleveland, OH · On-site

... Entry Level HVAC Technicians Maintenance Technicians Energy Engineers and Auditors Mechanical Engineers - Sr. or Mid Level Electrical Engineers - Sr. or Mid level Dispatchers/Customer Service ...

Regal Rexnord

Manufacturing Engineer II

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$85/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing ... Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance * Paid Leaves * Tuition Assistance About ...

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AspectEntry Level R&D Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, innovation-focused settingsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, R&D departmentsManufacturers, engineering firms, product companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level R&D roles in mechanical engineeringDifferences in design-focused mechanical engineering roles

Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineers focus on developing new technologies and prototypes in research environments, while Mechanical Design Engineers primarily work on designing and improving existing products for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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Electrical Engineer, Models & Studies

FirstEnergy Corp.

Akron, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description


FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
Onsite - Akron OH, Greensburg PA, Reading PA, Fairmont WV
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU Primary reporting locations are Akron, Ohio.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update FirstEnergy steady-state load-flow models, with primary responsibility for one of FirstEnergy's three control areas.
  • Incorporate newly in-service facilities and forecast future system conditions.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain steady state contingency (CON) files for the FirstEnergy system.
  • Support power system modeling activities using Model On Demand (MOD) software.
  • Provide accurate supporting data for internal and external compliance activities, audits, and regulatory submissions.
  • Develop and recommend generator voltage schedules to Transmission Operations in support of reliable and efficient system performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and FirstEnergy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated system conditions.
  • Respond to data and modeling requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.

Compare and validate system data across multiple information sources to identify and correct model errors.
Qualifications include:
Engineer II:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSS®E, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
  • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
  • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
  • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Engineer III Qualification Include:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
  • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSS®E, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
  • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
  • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
  • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Engineer IV
Qualifications include:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
  • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSS®E, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
  • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
  • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
  • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

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All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.
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