Senior Mechanical Engineer UK Switchgear Applications Engineering

Company: Powell Industries Inc.
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

The principal objective of the role is to be responsible for the mechanical engineering and management of all technical issues associated with client purchase order for the supply of MV/LV switchgear. The role forms part of a broader engineering team and thus will have support from other members of the team.

  • Assist Switchgear Applications Engineers with project specific mechanical designs. This may include, but not be limited to:
  • Transformer enclosures, arc-duct, bus-duct connections, electro-mechanical layouts, termination enclosures, non-standard cubicle / tier assemblies etc.
  • Assist Switchgear Application Engineers with the production of sub-supplier material requisitions for processing by others. This may be linked to the above mechanical designs e.g. power transformers, bus-duct etc.
  • Assist Switchgear Application Engineers with the creation and maintenance of project specific standard designs (typically LV compartment layouts and cubicle/tier design).
  • Assist Switchgear Application Engineers with the creation and maintenance of standard device inserter libraries (including protection relays, lamps, switches, etc.)
  • Liaison with the client on certain technical matters relating to the purchase order, with support by the Switchgear Applications Engineers and Switchgear Design & Development.
  • Liaison with other internal departments, as required, to assist the Switchgear Applications Engineers in ensuring that the requirements of the purchase order are met.
  • Ensuring departmental performance to a standard which satisfies internal and external customer requirements.
  • Help to train/coach Technicians and Apprentices and drive improvements and efficiencies within the role.
  • Act as a technical specialist or advisor within the team.
  • Liaise with clients and contractors as required.

Key skills and experience required:

  • A good technical background
  • The ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written communication that delivers high levels of confidence in those dealt with.
  • The ability to work effectively both individually and importantly as a team member.
  • The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customers, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential:

  • Skilled in AutoCAD and 3D Inventor
  • Minimum of HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Computer literate with a good grasp of Microsoft office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
  • Relevant Industry experience (Typically 2-5 Years)

Desirable:

  • Ideally experience within a Control Panel/Switchgear environment.
  • Degree qualified in engineering discipline (with a mechanical bias)
  • Elementary knowledge of Inventor iLogic.
  • Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering

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Posted: September 7th, 2026