Hardware Engineer

Essential Functions

• Ensure system-level compatibility of conductor-hardware solutions by collaborating with hardware manufacturers (dead-ends, splices, suspension clamps, and fittings) and stranding partners.

• Lead qualification and validation of third-party hardware solutions, ensuring compliance with client performance, reliability, and installation requirements.

• Support full-system qualification programs and develop installation guidelines to ensure safe and effective hardware integration.

• Conduct supplier assessments, technical reviews, and manufacturing inspections to qualify third-party partners for clients system solutions.

• Support full-system testing (mechanical, electrical, thermal, and vibration testing) to validate the long-term performance of conductor-hardware assemblies.

• Expand and strengthen partnerships. Drive joint-development initiatives with partners for enhanced hardware solutions that accommodate high-temperature operation, insulated covered conductors, and embedded optical fibers.

• Define technical specifications, performance criteria, and quality standards for hardware solutions integrated into client system.

• Provide engineering support for installation by developing installation guidelines and assisting in field applications to ensure safe and effective deployment.

• Research and evaluate materials, coatings, and mechanical designs to enhance hardware reliability and long-term system durability.

• Maintain compliance with ASTM, ANSI/NEMA, IEEE, and IEC standards to ensure system solutions align with utility and industry requirements.

• Support the creation of technical documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), drawings, specifications, and installation manuals.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in hardware fittings evaluation, manufacturing, and testing for T&D applications.

• Strong knowledge of dead-ends, splices, clamps, dampers, and fittings used in transmission and distribution systems.

• Familiarity with ASTM, ANSI/NEMA, IEEE, and IEC standards for T&D hardware.

• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or Solid Edge).

• Ability to collaborate with hardware vendors, stranding companies, utilities, and internal teams to ensure system-level performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 5-8 years of experience in hardware integration, supplier qualification, and system testing for transmission applications.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical laboratory testing (tensile, fatigue, thermal cycling, vibration).

• Experience with Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations for structural and thermal analysis.

• Strong understanding of material science, metallurgy, and composite materials for hardware applications.

• Familiarity with full-system performance validation of conductor and hardware assemblies.

Ideal Talent Sources:

• Candidates from Hubbell Power Systems, MacLean Power Systems, Lindsey, Sicame, Slacan, PLP, SAE Towers. Outside North America, Brazil is a strong talent pool for hardware engineers.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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