Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Enclosures & Systems Design | Cypress, TXApplied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Cypress, TX as a Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Enclosures & Systems Design . You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Houston metro and beyond to apply.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
ESTIMATED PAY RANGEEngineer III: $43.27-$49.04/hour
Senior Engineer: $46.63-$53.85/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
JOB SUMMARYAs a
Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Enclosures & Systems Design in
Cypress, TX, you will:
- Serve as a core contributor to Systems Solutions design efforts, supporting strategic growth and customer-focused engineering outcomes
- Lead and coordinate medium-scale mechanical engineering designs across a rapidly expanding business segment
- Develop new mechanical designs and provide expert guidance on existing projects
- Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery and high-value engineering solutions
- Drive clarity, manufacturability, and ease-of-execution in all design recommendations
- Collaborate closely with the Sr. ETO (Engineering-to-Order) Design Manager and engineering partners across the organization
- Oversee creation and release of drawings, analyses, test plans, and engineering documentation
- Select appropriate mechanical components for project construction
- Create new parts and Bills of Material and load them into the ERP system
- Track, support, and report design changes throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide documentation support to application engineering, sales, and estimating teams
- Support manufacturing and production teams in resolving build challenges
- Prepare quote packages and recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce cost
- Apply technical standards across reviews, documentation, and design work
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Houston, Katy, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Jersey Village, Hockley, Waller, and Magnolia, and the greater Houston, TX metro
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required
- Experience with mechanical systems including sheet metal enclosures, structural systems, and thermal management
- Background in small- to medium-scale system design (electrical enclosures, panel layout, seismic considerations, heat management)
- Proficiency with major ERP and CAD systems (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Working knowledge of ASME, NEMA, UL, IEC, and related mechanical engineering standards
- Skilled in generating and reviewing engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings, tolerance stack-ups, GD&T)
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Understanding of structural and thermal analysis using FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar)
SKILLS AND VALUES- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Cypress, TX, and the greater Houston, TX metro area.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
