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

Volta, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term

Voluntary benefits

FSA and HSA

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

W-Industries is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to design, prototype, test, and validate advanced LV/MV switchgear and MCC systems. You will lead concept development, design-for-manufacture, and verification activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective products that meet client and industry standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise in LV/MV switchgear architectures, electrical/mechanical analysis, and adherence to UL/IEEE/NEC

Qualifications

• 3+ years in R&D, product development, or advanced engineering within industrial, power distribution, or energy markets.
• LV/MV switchgear experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or controls/automation engineering; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, requirements definition, and feasibility studies for LV/MV switchgear and MCC platforms.
• Design electromechanical assemblies, switchgear line-ups, MCCs, and instrumentation/control solutions.
• Develop layouts for LV/MV SWGR and MCC systems for prototype testing.
• Integrate circuit breakers, contactors, soft starters, VFDs, relays, transformers, buses and auxiliary equipment.
• Create DOE plans, verification protocols, and iterate designs based on electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance.
• Produce engineering documentation: drawings, BOMs, specs, control narratives, risk assessments.
• Apply DFM/DFA and reliability practices to reduce cost, footprint, weight, and complexity while ensuring safety.
• Ensure compliance with UL/IEEE/NEC/IEC standards and client specs.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions for LV/MV SWGR and MCC tools.
• Prepare technical reports, ROI analyses, and business cases for stage-gate decisions and roadmaps.

Job description

W-Industries is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to design, prototype, test, and validate advanced LV/MV switchgear and MCC systems. You will lead concept development, design-for-manufacture, and verification activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective products that meet client and industry standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise in LV/MV switchgear architectures, electrical/mechanical analysis, and adherence to UL/IEEE/NEC