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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Yesterday Nashville, TN

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $100,000 - $140,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work" and by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the "Best Place To Work", by Ethisphere as "one of the World's Most Ethical Companies", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality", and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World".

This opportunity is responsible for design and integration of Medium Voltage (MV) air and gas insulated switchgear. They will participate in cross functional teams to define requirements, analyze feasibility, and propose solutions that meet customer needs. Conducts system analysis to resolve tradeoffs and drives integration of system engineering tools and processes across platforms to optimize performance. Manages resolution of system compatibility and performance issues.

What do you get to do in this position?

  • Responsible for the design of Medium Voltage air and gas insulated switchgear
  • Accountable for investigating and procuring all data required to develop complex designs.
  • Prepares sketches and/or schematic diagrams.
  • Works independently, exercises latitude and judgment to develop designs with minimal supervision
  • Prepares accurate layout, detail and assembly drawings.
  • Perform mechanical analysis of mechanisms (tolerance, stress, deformation, kinematic)
  • Become adept in Lean Agile practices and team processes
  • Work in a diverse team environment, as well as independently

This job might be for you if you have:
  • 4 Year college degree with preferred focus in Business, Marketing and/or related field
  • 7+ years experience in retail merchandising, channel management or business development with proven results (Preferred: 10+ year experience, supervisor/manager experience a plus)
  • Experience launching and scaling products in retail environments
  • Proven success managing national or regional accounts
  • Experience with omnichannel retail strategies
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality results
  • Communication skills to influence and lead
  • Fluency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with executive leadership

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Client-provided location(s): Nashville, TN
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/107309?lang=en-us
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-31T18:48:10

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion