Location: Houston, TX
Engineering: DEPENG
The Opportunity The Manufacturing Engineer • Electrical serves as the technical liaison between the Electrical Engineering team and Manufacturing teams. This role supports factory electrical installation by interpreting design intent, resolving installation issues, coordinating technical questions, and escalating design-related concerns when engineering input is required. The position helps ensure electrical systems are manufactured, installed, and commissioned safely, accurately, and in alignment with project requirements.
The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering knowledge with practical manufacturing and construction experience.
What you will do? Manufacturing Support
- Serve as the primary engineering liaison supporting electrical installation activities within the manufacturing facility.
- Interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment layouts to support production.
- Provide technical clarification to manufacturing personnel regarding design intent.
- Verify electrical installations conform to engineering drawings and company standards.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), equipment energization, and troubleshooting activities.
- Identify recurring manufacturing issues and partner with Engineering to improve design standards and manufacturability.
Engineering Coordination
- Act as the communication bridge between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commissioning.
- Track engineering questions and ensure timely resolution.
- Support Engineering Change Notices resulting from manufacturing feedback.
- Provide lessons learned to improve future product designs
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to simplify manufacturing installation.
- Recommend improvements to drawings, standards, and documentation.
- Participate in root cause investigations involving manufacturing defects installation issues.
- Develop standard work instructions supporting manufacturing teams.
- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure electrical installations comply with engineering standards and project specifications.
- Support quality inspections and corrective actions.
- Verify compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
- Assist in developing inspection checklists and quality documentation.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Capable of working under minimal supervision and prioritizes tasks to take the appropriate action
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or electrical construction.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or modular electrical power systems.
- Strong understanding of:
- Electrical distribution systems, Switchgear/Switchboard, Transformers, UPS systems, and Generators
- Ability to read and interpret:
- One-line diagrams, Panel layouts, Installation drawings
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting modular electrical equipment manufacturing.
- Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- Familiarity with design-build or EPC project execution.
- Knowledge of NEC and NFPA requirements.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
How we support you We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards • Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare • Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind • Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options • A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge • Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth • Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future • Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
