Lead R&D Engineer – MV
Industrial Manufacturing
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Florida, Oregon, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $114,400 - $161,200 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead the design, analysis, and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products, including metal clad and metal enclosed switchgear, and related components.
- Responsible for managing and mentoring engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager to identify issues quickly and ensure they are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Drive group on-time performance while minimizing design errors for NPI project deliverables.
- Lead the development of mechanical designs to meet NPI project-specific requirements.
- Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to team engineers to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Mentor and supervise group engineers and designers to foster team growth and ensure efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, MSME is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or a related field within the power distribution industry.
- Demonstrated track record of leading successful engineering projects and developing new technologies.
- Experience in medium voltage power distribution systems, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations.
- Experience in leadership and mentoring, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience working in a design-to-order or custom engineering environment is strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with low voltage switchgear, panelboards, utility systems, or the power industry is preferred.
- Proficiency in sheet metal design, including manufacturability and cost optimization.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar; CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
medium voltage power distributionmetal clad switchgearmetal enclosed switchgearmechanical designsheet metal designCFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)design-to-order engineeringcost optimizationproject management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationcareer guidanceconstructive feedbackteam growth
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMSME (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering)