Mechanical Engineer – Low Voltage Switchgear Design (UL 891) in Marietta, Ohio at Qualdoc, LLC

Design & Layout Development

• Develop mechanical designs for UL 891 switchgear assemblies
• Create enclosure layouts, internal compartments, breaker mounting configurations, and structural components
• Design bus compartments, cable routing paths, and service access points
• Incorporate cooling, ventilation, and arc containment considerations into designs

Engineering Documentation

• Produce fabrication-ready documentation, including:
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Sheet metal part drawings
  • Weldment details
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure all documentation aligns with UL 891 standards and internal design guidelines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical engineering to align mechanical layouts with one-line diagrams, bus design, and cable terminations
• Participate in design reviews to resolve clearance, interference, and accessibility issues
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) efforts

Manufacturing & Compliance Support

• Assist production teams during build, testing, and inspection phases
• Support UL inspections and ensure compliance documentation is complete
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to improve cost efficiency and overall design performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and ownership in a fast-paced production environment
• Travel occasionally for coordination with manufacturing teams or suppliers

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3–8+ years of experience designing low-voltage switchgear

• Direct, hands-on experience with UL 891 switchgear design
• Ability to independently execute designs with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of:
  • Switchgear enclosure and structural design
  • Breaker mounting and compartment layouts
  • Bus compartment segregation and required clearances
  • Cable entry, routing, and termination access
  • Thermal management, ventilation, and arc containment
• Experience supporting UL inspections and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, weldments, and manufacturing processes
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering and production teams
• High attention to detail with strong documentation practices

• Delivery of accurate, UL 891-compliant designs on schedule
• Smooth handoff from engineering to manufacturing with minimal rework
• Effective coordination with electrical and production teams
• Strong ownership and accountability while maintaining quality and compliance

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off