Product Developer - Modular - Data Center

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is looking for a Product Developer specializing in Modular Design to join their team in Houston, TX. This role involves assisting in the design process by preparing sketches, collaborating with team members, and conducting independent research to ensure product excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a vocational certificate in engineering drafting with 3-5 years of experience in product development, particularly within an industrial manufacturing setting. The offered salary range is $99,000 to $130,000, with the opportunity for performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a product development role in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3 to 5 years as a licensed journeyman electrician constructing modular building infrastructure components.
• 3 to 5 years as a project manager working for an electrical contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in translating customer requirements into specific product features.
• Prepare development schedules and component design.
• Conduct research on specific processes, materials or manufacturers.

Skills

Independent research on submittals

Modeling skills; Revit preferred

Ability to translate abstract concepts into concrete design ideas

Familiarity with Office 365, Excel, Navis, MS Project, ACC and Bluebeam Revu

Interpreting electrical and mechanical design drawings

Familiarity with OSHA provisions

Familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards

Familiarity with Electrical NEC and industry standards

Education

Vocational or Technical Certificate in engineering drafting or design

Job description

Product Developer – Modular Design – Data Center. Remote / Edgerton, WI / Salt Lake City, UT / Houston, TX / Greater San Francisco Bay. Reports to Director of Product Development. Salary range $99,000 – $130,000 with annual performance bonus. Eligible for travel to the modular plant as needed.

About the Role

The Product Developer assists the Senior Product Developer in translating customer requirements into specific product features, geometry, and functions. Responsibilities include preparing development schedules, component design, producing drawings and submittals, specification mark‑ups, researching materials or processes, and preparing sketches or bills of material. The role also involves scope leveling such as preparing scope documents, matrices, and CDE duties.

• Preparing sketches or drawings
• Equipment submittal review and implementation
• Packaging product submittals
• Writing design narratives
• Producing and maintaining a development schedule in MS Project
• Obtaining product data from vendors or manufacturers
• Producing a bill of material
• Participating in team meetings
• Presenting solution ideas during team meetings
• Conducting research on specific processes, materials or manufacturers
• Collaborating with peer product developers on design best practices
• Innovatively creating cost savings opportunities

Goals & Objectives

• Complete tasks completely, accurately and on time
• Play a dynamic role in a creative team collaboration environment
• Maintain proficiency in the use of the tools provided
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the SPD/Director to a level of success

About You

• Ability to perform independent research on submittals, materials, functions, or processes
• Ability to draw, sketch, or illustrate; modeling skills; Revit preferred
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into concrete design ideas
• Familiarity with Office 365, Excel, Navis, MS Project, ACC and Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to read and accurately interpret electrical and mechanical design drawings, including single line diagrams, control diagrams and process piping diagrams
• Familiarity with OSHA provisions
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards
• Familiarity with Electrical NEC and industry standards

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.

• Vocational or Technical Certificate in engineering drafting or design, industrial technology, manufacturing design, mechanical design, or electrical design with 3 to 5 years’ experience in a product development role in an industrial manufacturing environment; or 3 to 5 years as a licensed journeyman electrician constructing modular building infrastructure components; or 3 to 5 years as a project manager working for an electrical contractor.
• None required for licensure or certifications

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

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a proud 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.