Product Design Engineer I - Sustaining

Job Summary:


The Product Design Engineer I is an entry level engineering position.  In this role the engineer will learn and apply SSL Drafting and Production processes while working under the supervision of an experienced engineer.  The work will include standard computations, analysis, and 3D CAD design work.


Essential Responsibilities:
 

• Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers.
• Design, draft and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new products.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, Specifications and Bill of Materials.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation.
• Develop engineering skills based on engineering procedure 230.50 Engineering Training.
• Create samples of working models for demonstration.
• Improve usability of new and existing products.
• Revises processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems.  
• Begin to perform tests in the engineering lab under supervision, learn ANSI Standards and how they relate to testing.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience:  0-2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• High Voltage Switch experience.
• Southern States Co-Op or Intern experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in FEA computer analysis.