Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment
Location
United States
Posted
37 days ago
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0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment
SMT INC
Description Rise Power Systems, a division of SMT, Inc., is seeking a Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Distribution Equipment to join our growing team. This is a remote position with as needed travel to customers and Rise locations. Overview This role combines product ownership with deep mechanical engineering expertise to lead the development of mission-critical power distribution equipment, including PDUs, RPPs, and other low-voltage electrical equipment. The position bridges customer needs, product strategy, and hands-on engineering to deliver reliable, compliant, and manufacturable solutions. Requirements Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy - Define product vision and lifecycle strategy for low voltage electrical equipment (RPP/HDPP/CDP) - Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing customer requirements, safety, cost, and schedule working with Product Management and Sales - Translate customer and market needs into detailed technical requirements and specifications - Partner with sales, product management, field engineers, and customers to gather feedback and define product improvements - Support go-to-market activities including technical documentation, training, and product positioning Mechanical Engineering Leadership - Lead mechanical design of enclosures, busbar structures, cable management, and thermal solutions - Develop CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for production - Perform thermal and structural analysis for high-power electrical assemblies - Ensure designs meet requirements for heat dissipation, fault conditions, and mechanical integrity - Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization Cross-Functional Execution - Collaborate with electrical and firmware engineers on layout, clearances, and integration - Lead design reviews and ensure alignment across disciplines - Oversee prototyping, testing (thermal, short-circuit, environmental), and validation - Manage engineering changes and product releases Compliance & Quality - Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as UL, NEC, IEC, and ANSI - Support certification processes and regulatory submissions - Monitor field performance and lead root cause analysis for failures Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical knowledge strongly preferred) - 3+ years of experience in power distribution equipment, switchgear, or similar products - Proven experience in both product ownership/product management and hands-on mechanical design - Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, including PDUs, RPPs, and switchboards - Proficiency in SolidWorks and PLM systems - Experience working in cross-functional Agile or stage-gate environments Preferred Skills - Experience with modular and scalable power systems - Knowledge of busbar design, fault-current bracing, and thermal management - Experience with UL certification and seismic requirements (e.g., IEEE 693) - Background in data centers or other mission-critical environments
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