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The Mechanical Engineer will support the Design Engineering team in the design and qualification of mechanical components, sub-systems, multi-level assemblies, and system architecture of various products that are used within the energy industry. This position will also work with other disciplines within the organization to understand customer and market requirements, design products to be easy to both manufacture and assemble, support products as they go through the Product Development Process, and support service and aftermarket needs.

About the Product Engineering Team

Our ProductEngineeringTeam sits at the intersection of innovation and execution, transforming ideas into real-world products and solutions for Excellerate Products(tm), a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI). From early concept through full-scale production, our engineers design Data Center power distribution products, Electric Vehicle chargingskids, switchboards and more! With a strong focus on quality, manufacturability, and customer outcomes, we ensureeveryproduct is engineered to perform in the real world-safely, reliably, and at scale.

To learn more about our products and services, visit our website: Excellerate Products - Smarter Power Solutions - FTI.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Internship or 6 months of work experience
• Working knowledge in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Design experience with structural enclosures, mechanical assemblies, HVAC systems, mechanical piping, firefighting systems, and power generation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Experience in Bill of Material creation and Change Notice processes
• Experience in mechanical components or equipment within the energy industry
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in the design and development of electrical components
• PLC programming experience

PREFERRED

• 2 years of product design experience

Travel: 10-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Work Location: This role requires work to be done Onsite from our Menasha, WI office. Our onsite roles include a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

Menasha, WI offers an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living, short commute times, and a strong sense of community. Located in the heart of the Fox Valley and along Lake Winnebago, the area provides access to outdoor recreation, safe neighborhoods, and top-rated schools. Just minutes from Appleton and within easy reach of Green Bay and Milwaukee, Menasha combines small-town living with convenient access to dining, entertainment, sports, and regional travel, making it an ideal place to relocate and build a long-term career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews technical drawings and mechanical specifications to ensure proper application of products within mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Supports the design of mechanical components and sub-systems for power/low voltage products including component selection, general layouts, assembly design and installation.
• Performs detailed design calculations to ensure design compliance with project requirements.
• Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being developed.
• Produce relevant documentation needed to meet project goals, mechanical layouts, mechanical component prints, mechanical assemblies, and compliance documents. Interacts with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis.
• Participate and present technical information during design meetings or reviews.
• Supports the creation of 2D prints and 3D models for piece parts components.
• Supports the creation of complex 3D layouts of top-level and sub-level assemblies.
• Help develop product Bill of Material structures to allow for modularity and configurability of products.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and prepare Change Notices to release components and assemblies.
• Support costing activities to ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level.
• Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products.
• Self-checks own work to ensure accuracy to established drawing and design specifications and standards.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed.
• Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs.
• Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees' ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.