Design Engineer - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company) in Bessemer, Alabama, is seeking a Design Engineer to design, analyze, and prototype electrical infrastructure components. You will apply CAD tools to create designs for new and existing products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance criteria.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of design experience, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2–4 years of experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and design documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and test prototypes for products.
• Conduct research and create design proposals for projects.
• Create concepts, performance and production criteria.
• Identify and select materials needed for production.
• Produce final hand drawings and specifications.
• Create parts lists.
• List costs involved in production.
• Make samples of working models for demonstration.
• Negotiate appropriate production processes.
• Improve usability of an item.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area).
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD design

Prototype testing

Materials selection

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

JD Edwards

WMS

Job description

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC, 4251 Turin Drive, Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Design Engineer who is responsible for u sing engineering techniques, helps to design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and/or components. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Location: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

What You’ll Do

• Design, model and test prototypes for products
• Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
• Create concepts, performance and production criteria
• Identify and select materials needed for production
• Produce final hand drawings and specifications
• Create parts lists
• List costs involved in production
• Make samples of working models for demonstration
• Negotiate appropriate production processes
• Improve usability of an item
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience
• Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

For Us, For Family. Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to achieving Mission Zero; zero safety or environmental incidents.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC, 4251 Turin Drive, Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America