Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

This position develops custom solutions that are used in a multitude of industries. Each project takes an idea from concept to design to production. Responsibilities include creating updating and releasing mechanical drawing packages for assigned projects in compliance with customer and industry specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design of low / medium voltage switchgear MCCs and associated mechanical layout and assembly drawings.

• Develop and update mechanical approval drawings based on design reviews and customer comments.

• Apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple problems independently and with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical assistance to fabrication and assembly shop as needed.
• Use AutoCAD and/or 3D SolidWorks to create all drawings.
• Work with Electrical Engineer to provide any required input to project drawings.
• Prepare sheet steel structural steel and copper part drawings as well assembly drawings and bills of material.
• Analyze and interpret bills of material and electrical drawings to create switchgear layouts.
• Develop and release mechanical manufacturing drawings inclusive of sheet metal fabrication details (flat patterns and bend profiles) and mechanical bill of materials to production and purchasing.
• Ensure drawings are released in time to support the production build schedule.
• Support manufacturing welding and assembly activities as needed.
• Provide technical support to sales and company distributors in support of the companys quality customer service effort.
• Align and actively contribute to the companys quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of technical product developments through literature review and industry developments.
• Design sheet metal enclosures for electrical equipment according to ANSI/NEMA standards for both indoor and outdoor installations.
• Sizing and bracing calculations for copper busbar systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Develop assemblies weldments and sub-assembly drawings and parts details with associated indented bill of material(s) for Low Voltage metal enclosed and metal clad switchgear. This includes assemblies containing circuit breaker interrupter/disconnect switches and cable support mounting details.
• Prepare equipment plan elevation side and cross section views and lifting details.
• Create component arrangement drawings based on electrical bill of material.
• Other assigned duties.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience or a minimum of 5 years of combined experience.
• High-level of competency in AutoCAD (knowledge of Inventor or similar software a plus)
• Well-versed in MS Office suite applications.
• Manage multiple jobs and competing requirements by confidently making critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication to clearly communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to use reasoning and logic to develop creative and practical solutions and apply past proven solutions to solve new problems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within peer production and sales engineering teams.
• Read technical drawings project specifications and clearly communicate technical information to others.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the Canada and the United States. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety performance and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience.

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier first-choice trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We dont cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely efficiently and thoroughly all day every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally ethically and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm professionalism and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers management vendors customers etc.) with respect courtesy cooperation attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques policy procedures equipment and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications continuing ed OTJ experience etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different so we need to be innovative decision makers flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient reliable and no nonsense. We work hard but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees vendors customers etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Job: Full-Time Non-Union

Travel: Up to 5%

Location: Cerritos CA

Compensation: $33.8841to$47.4375USD an hour (depending on experience).

Benefits:Full benefits including medical insurance anniversary bonuses Employee Ownership Plan matching 401k and paid time off.

Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily crawling climbing standing for long periods of time and working in non-ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.

Application Details:The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.