Mechanical Engineer – Research and Development

Maverick Power; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Advancement opportunities

Diverse, collaborative & fun work env.

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and produce power distribution and control systems for customers worldwide. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on projects requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes designing robust enclosures, leading design reviews, and ensuring compliance with UL 891 and IEEE/ANSI standards while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical technology.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, IEEE/ANSI, and NEC/NFPA 70E standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee designs for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, and control panels.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Design electrical enclosures meeting safety standards (UL/ANSI/IEEE).
• Develop test plans for product validation and certification.
• Lead interaction with internal teams and outside engineering firms.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD SolidWorks

Project leadership

Electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS / Abaqus / SimScale

Job description

Onsite Travel 35 Join the Maverick Power Team At Maverick Power we dont just build power distribution solutionswe redefine industry standards Recognized on the 2025 Inc 5000 list as 16 in the US 2 in Manufacturing and 1 in Texas we are committed to driving innovation quality and speed With multiple manufacturing facilities across North Texas and Phoenix we are expanding rapidly and looking for top talent to grow with us If you are ready to be part of a high energy solutions driven team where your work makes an impact Maverick Power is the place for you

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• High growth organization with advancement opportunities
• Diverse Collaborative & Fun Work Environment

About the Role

As a mechanical engineer with Maverick Power you will be working with our engineering and manufacturing teams to design and produce power distribution and control systems for industry leading customers all over the world Your work will be exciting and varied working on projects which require knowledge of applications electricalelectronics mechanical manufacturing quality and safety Never a dull day and always a challenging problem to solve in a collaborative goal focused environment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee designs for low and medium voltage switchgear switchboards panel boards and control panels
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to develop designs that meet customer requirements
• Design electrical enclosures meeting applicable UL ANSI IEEE etc safety standards
• Develop test plans for product validation and certification
• Work with 3rd party labs to test and analyze data
• Act as team lead with other Mavericks and outside engineering firms
• Determine deliverable due dates and hold to the schedule
• Lead interaction with other functions and location to determine optimum productprocess solutions
• Additional responsibilities include but not limited to developing engineering solutions for the custom low voltage switchboards switchgear panelboards and medium voltage switchgear

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical technology minimum of 10 years relevant experienceWorking knowledge of UL 891 UL 508A IEEEANSI and NECNFPA 70E standardsMinimum of 5 years of experience with 3D CAD SolidWorks is preferred CSWAPE certifications are desirableManufacturing experience regarding the assembly of bills of material drawing packages work instructions and testing plans

Bonus Qualifications

Minimum of 5years of experience with FEA CFD andor Electro Magnetic simulation software such as Ansys Abaqus EMS Simscale or SolidworksPrevious design experience with low and medium voltage switchgear assembliessystems and associated equipment is desirable

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to navigate the warehouse and reach items both high and low
• Prolonged periods sitting standing walking and performing repetitive tasks
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to stand walk climb bend stoop and work at heights for extended periods
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must have vision correctable to 2020 and be able to wear required PPE hard hat safety glasses boots gloves etc

Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures Some duties may be required to be performed outside Comfortable with repetitive movement kneeling

Work Environment

May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities in offices in multiple shops and in commercial buildings Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods The above noted job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position As the nature of business demands change so too may the essential functions of the position

EEOAAP Statement

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions