Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Troy, MI

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power inverters, distribution equipment, and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset. We are in search of a Sr. Mechanical Engineer who will lead our design efforts in Systems Solutions to exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset. We are in search of an Engineer to Order (ETO) Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. In this role, you will join a team responsible for delivering custom product designs at-scale for our Troy, MI facility. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving our engineering design process and will play an essential role in supporting custom engineering work for UPS, Power Conditioning, and Industrial Rectifier products.

This position is based in Troy, MI, and reports directly to the Sr. ETO Design Manager.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the review, approval, and release of drawings, analysis, test plans, and other mechanical engineering documentation
• Select proper components to be utilized during the construction of the project
• Create new parts and Bills of Material and load them into the ERP system
• Track, support, and report changes to the design
• Support the project manager with customer correspondence regarding technical matters and engineering deliverables
• Provide guidance to the application engineering team, the sales team, and the estimator team regarding project feasibility
• Meet with the client to define scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction
• Facilitate support of manufacturing/ production efforts and challenges
• Vet new opportunities, provide quote packages, and recommend product changes/improvements to enhance product manufacturability and/or reduce cost
• Establish technical standards in reviews, documentations, and designs

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited University (master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience working in mechanical building systems design experience
• Experience with the design of large system design (electrical enclosures, panel layout, seismic considerations, heat management) within electrical equipment, heavy industry, or military sectors
• Strong understanding of structural and thermal analysis (FEA/CFD tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar)
• Proficiency with major ERP and CAD systems (SolidWorks)
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME standards, NEMA, UL, IEC, and other applicable standards within mechanical engineering industry
• Proficient in generating and reviewing engineering documentation including BOMs, detailed drawings, tolerance stack-ups, and GD&T.
• Microsoft Office proficient

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communications skills (oral, written and presentation) with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment
• Passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on its growth, performance, and operational metrics
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus