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Design Engineer II

Kintec Search, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, United States


Design Engineer II


What You’ll Do:

  • Perform engineering activities that support the design, manufacture and assembly of new HVSD products and the advancement of existing circuit breaker products.
  • Develop, prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and design drawings.
  • Create and maintain purchasing specifications for all circuit breaker components. Participate in vendor qualification.
  • Review customer specifications, provide and approve special customer design options, and create and deliver technical customer presentations.
  • Prepare, issue and maintain breaker Instruction Books (IBs) for assigned circuit breakers.
  • Supervise the preparation of all drawings required to support order placements, manufacturing/assembly operations, and customer software needs.
  • Lead root cause evaluations of Category I failures or other defects as assigned and participate with HVSD Manufacturing and Quality to resolve production-related issues.
  • Recommend and implement design improvements and cost reductions.
  • Further the goals and positive, professional image of the HVSD through interaction with other departments and vendors.


What You’ll Bring:

  • Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in a design engineering capacity, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of circuit breaker technology, design and power transmission.
  • Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required to communicate with customers, employees and suppliers.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to read, understand and create technical drawings and material.
  • Advanced analytical and problems solving skills.
  • Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office products, CAD software, and ERP/MRP systems.