Mechanical Designer Job at Power Eight Power in Belle Chasse

Description:

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing sheet metal panels, structural supports, barriers, and copper bus assemblies for low- to medium-voltage switchgear. This role focuses on creating manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant designs that meet client requirements while supporting Point Eight Power’s commitment to long-term growth and industry leadership. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will work closely with electrical designers, engineers, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver accurate models, drawings, and documentation. If you enjoy solving complex design challenges and want to contribute to innovative power distribution projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

What You'll Do:

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of sheet metal panels, supports, barriers, and bus assemblies that meet client specifications, functionality, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Collaborate with electrical designers to ensure proper integration of mechanical structures and copper bus into project drawing packages.
  
• Partner with project management, manufacturing, sales, and estimating to support project execution and foster effective communication.
  
• Produce bills of materials, assembly drawings, and cut sheets for manufacturing in a timely, accurate manner.
  
• Research and resolve design-related issues by interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, and field service teams.
  
• Contribute to reducing cycle times by reusing or adapting proven designs where applicable.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for efficiency, quality, and reliability enhancements.
  
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide assurance that designs will be delivered on time and to specification.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED, Required.
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred.
  

Experience

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a switchgear or electrical equipment manufacturing environment, preferred.
  
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor) Required.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of design techniques, blueprints, and precision technical drawings.
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical systems.
  
• Familiarity with raw materials, production processes, and quality control standards.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SQL databases or ERP systems is a plus.
  

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while following established procedures.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Advanced math skills, including calculations for proportions, dimensions, and tolerances.

Why Join Point Eight Power?

• Work on custom-engineered projects in the marine, data center, oil & gas, and energy sectors.
  
• Collaborate with a skilled and supportive engineering team.
  
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
  
• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and career.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, Required.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor) Required.