Mechanical Design Engineer I

G&W Electric
Bolingbrook, IL

Mechanical Design Engineer I

The Mechanical Design Engineer I is responsible for designing customer-specified, high-voltage cable accessories built and engineered to G&W’s quality standards. The right individual will be self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join our fast-paced, collaborative work environment that offers consistent learning opportunities and problem-solving experience. We are offering the unique responsibility to be a contributing member to our engineering team in the following:

As an Mechanical Design Engineer I you will:

  • Design to order per customer provided specification within a team environment
  • Provide design competency to industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
  • Design products to internal engineering design standards and best practices within customer lead time and quality expectations
  • Coach, maintain and assist technical aptitude among design team members
  • Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
  • Provide technical support for internal and external customers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support and provide technical aptitude for company and departmental projects as needed (e.g. Product Development, Aftermarket Support, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing)

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Discipline
  • Has CAD Experience
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
  • Has strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills

Ideally you will also have experience with:

  • CREO CAD Software experience
  • Experience with Protection relays
  • Experience with Programming Languages
  • Leadership and Training
  • Change Management experience
    • Continuous improvement initiatives
    • Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies
  • ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment experience
  • Reliability Design Tools
    • Design For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
  • Experience with Industry Standards
  • Related power distribution experience

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $63,550 – 82,513 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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Posted 2025-11-27

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