Job Summary:Panelmatic is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior R&D Engineer to lead projects and design new products for Panelmatic's power distribution division. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical knowledge of switchgear and switchboard design, a passion for mentoring engineers, and a strong understanding of industry standards and requirements.
Job Duties:- Design, create, and develop complex mechanical assemblies for multiple product lines
- Create drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies
- Create test samples for projects
- Order material, obtain quotes from suppliers, and order parts
- Develop BOM for test samples and standard configurations
- Release BOM for test samples
- Create Standard configurations upon completion of testing
- Assist in the development of test plans, product documentation, and training documents
- Interact with nationally recognized test labs to coordinate test schedule and execute
- Manage time effectively and reallocate as necessary with minimal input from supervisors
- Seek opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiencies
- Attend IEEE conferences to develop and maintain a presence within the industry
- Use of DFM in R&D design
- Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations
- Provide support to manufacturing regarding product related questions and issues
- Provide technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing as required
- Interact with organization to provide technical assistance as needed
- Communicate project status, including possible issues, with key stakeholders
- Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes
- Mentor and guide others on the R&D team
Requirements- BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in medium voltage switchgear and switchboard design
- Knowledge of the typical mechanical design of medium and low voltage switchgear and switchboards
- Experience designing parts for sheet metal fabrication
- A strong level of understanding in the mechanical design of switchgear and switchboards including clearances required at different voltage levels
- Strong knowledge of ANSI, ASME, NEC and UL standards
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor and SolidWorks required
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Ability to work in a multi project multitask environment with changing priorities required
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
- US work authorization without sponsorship required
- Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
- Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
- 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
- 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
- 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
- Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
- PTO and paid holidays provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages
