Assistant Product Developer - Modular - Data Center

Remote Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operations Bonus Plan

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) seeks an Assistant Product Developer for modular data center solutions. You will translate customer requirements into product features, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of the Sr. Product Developer.

Responsibilities include developing sketches, reviewing specs, and coordinating with vendors while ensuring accurate data exchange and timely submittals. A technical certificate and 2 years in product development are preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical certificate in engineering drafting or design.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship.
• Minimum 2 years in a product development environment; electrical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches, technical drawings, and weekly reports under supervision.
• Review and annotate product specs and design narratives with input from seniors.
• Audit equipment submittals, extract key information, and package materials for submission.
• Research materials, manufacturers, and processes to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate to implement design best practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain accurate product data and ensure timely information exchange.

Skills

Design platforms

Sketching & modeling

Independent research

Reading drawings & diagrams

Education

Vocational/Technical Certificate in engineering drafting or design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Posting Title: Assistant Product Developer - Modular - Data Center

Reports To: Director of Product Development

Location: Edgerton, WI Salt Lake City, UT Houston, TX Greater San Francisco Bay Area Remote With travel to the Modular Plant (Edgerton / Salt Lake City) as necessary

Salary Range: $66,750 to $125,000

*This position is eligible for the Operations Bonus Plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE MODULAR TEAM

Modular solutions by CEI anticipate and solve ongoing problems for data center operators. Our proven, factory-built and tested data center infrastructure products bring deployments online faster, more reliably, and with less risk than conventional methods.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Product Developer assists the Sr. Product Developer in translating customer requirements into specific product features, geometry, and functions. The Assistant Product Developer will have specific development responsibilities as determined by the Sr. Product Developer and may include the preparation of a development schedule, component design, producing drawings and submittals, specification mark-ups, researching materials or processes, or preparing sketches. The Assistant Product Developer will also be involved with scope leveling such preparing scope documents, matrices, and CDE's (Comply, Deviate and/or Exclude) duties.

• Support product development efforts by preparing sketches, technical drawings, and weekly reports under the direction of senior team members.
• Review and annotate product specifications and design narratives, incorporating input from senior developers.
• Assist with equipment submittals by reviewing documentation, extracting key information, and packaging materials for submission.
• Conduct research on materials, manufacturers, and design processes to inform and clarify design decisions.
• Collaborate with peers to implement design best practices and identify innovative opportunities for cost savings.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain accurate product data and ensure a timely exchange of information.
• Audit Revit-generated Bills of Materials (BOMs), verify labeling spreadsheets, and confirm As-builts are complete and properly submitted.
• Participate in team meetings and assist in developing feeder schedules and labeling strategies to support project execution.

ABOUT YOU

• Knowledge of design platforms (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ACC) and modeling is preferred.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into clear design solutions through sketches, models, and digital illustrations.
• Skilled in independent research to support material selection, design functions, and process improvements.
• Capable of reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical design drawings, including single-line, control, and process piping diagrams.
• Familiar with industry standards and safety regulations including NEC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, MS Project) with strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education and Experience

Vocational or Technical Certificate in engineering drafting or design, industrial technology, manufacturing design, mechanical design, or electrical or manufacturing of 2 years in a product development environment. Electrical background experience preferred.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

#LI-DM1

CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process.

CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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