R&D Engineer: LV/MV Switchgear & MCC Innovator

Partners Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STQ Partners in Houston is seeking an R&D Engineer to design, prototype, test and validate new products across automation, electrification, power generation and packaged equipment with a strong focus on LV/MV switchgear and MCCs.

Lead concept development, DFMA and verification activities, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet client and industry standards while supporting staged product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Controls/Automation Engineering; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in R&D, product development or advanced engineering within industrial power systems.
• Knowledge of LV/MV switchgear design and MCC experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD Electrical) for layouts and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, requirements definition and feasibility for LV/MV switchgear and MCC platforms.
• Design electromechanical assemblies, switchgear line-ups and MCCs, including arc-resistant and metal-enclosed equipment.
• Develop equipment layouts for LV/MV switchgear and MCC systems for prototype testing.
• Develop test plans, DOE and verification protocols; analyze results and iterate designs.

Skills

Concept development

Root cause analysis

System reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

3D CAD

Job description

STQ Partners in Houston is seeking an R&D Engineer to design, prototype, test and validate new products across automation, electrification, power generation and packaged equipment with a strong focus on LV/MV switchgear and MCCs.

Lead concept development, DFMA and verification activities, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet client and industry standards while supporting staged product roadmaps.