Job Summary:
The Designer I designs and prepares drawings and bills of material related to functionality and assembly of components of High voltage Switch Products.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare detail drawings / layouts and sketches of parts and equipment used by Switch Product Division for engineering and fabrication purposes
- Prepare Bills of Material for assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Review and process orders for production
- Make electrical, mechanical and structural calculations associated with drawing preparation
- Initiates changes as assigned by Senior Designer or Application Engineer in existing drawings after investigating technical effects of such changes
- Other duties can include help with:
- Erecting of switch products for testing purposes
- Process orders, drawings usually associated with Engineering Services
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Associates in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience: At least 1 year of design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Good mechanical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience designing operating mechanisms
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- At least 1 year of design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Good mechanical skills
- Experience designing operating mechanisms (2+ years)
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
What We Do
Southern States, LLC is the world's largest manufacturer of high-voltage disconnect switches and a provider of essential products and services to electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in high-voltage switching solutions and grid-resiliency technology designed to transfer bulk power, balance loads, and protect critical power infrastructure assets from damaging overcurrents, supporting the electric power grid for over a century.
