R&D Product Engineer

Maverick Power; Plano (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical,

Dental, and Vision Benefits

High-growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Maverick Power is seeking a motivated Product Configuration & Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong automation or controls background who wants to expand into electrical power distribution, medium-voltage equipment, product configuration, mechanical/electrical design, and production support.

This position will work closely with Engineering, R&D, and Product Management to support the configuration of standard and custom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/automation disciplines is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial automation, controls, PLCs, HMI, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting/design software.
• Strong technical aptitude with interest in electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, or control drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Configure medium- and low-voltage equipment sections using internal tools and standards.
• Support product configuration for multiple medium-voltage platforms.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical configuration, layouts, and drawing packages.
• Pull, review, organize, and maintain engineering drawings for various teams.
• Develop and maintain standard drawing libraries, templates, and layouts.
• Support development of engineering content for switchgear and related assemblies.
• Learn and apply Maverick Power's control standards, PLC/HMI integration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop HMI screens, navigation standards, alarms, and diagnostic pages for Maverick Power products.
• Collaborate with Automation Team on EPMS/SCADA system development and integration.

Connaissances

Industrial automation

Controls systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, or a related technical field

Outils

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Drafting/design software

Description du poste

Onsite

Travel: 0%

Join the Maverick Power Team!

At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—we redefine industry standards. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as #16 in the U.S., #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

We are seeking a motivated Product Configuration & Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong automation or controls background who wants to expand into electrical power distribution, medium-voltage equipment, product configuration, mechanical/electrical design, and production support.

This position will work closely with Engineering, R&D, and Product Management to support the configuration of standard and custom equipment sections, develop drawing libraries, assist with electrical and mechanical layouts, and gain hands-on experience with control systems and power distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure medium-voltage and low-voltage equipment sections using internal tools, manufacturer resources, and engineering standards.
• Support product configuration for Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, and other medium-voltage equipment platforms.
• Assist with both mechanical and electrical configuration of equipment sections, including layouts, device placement, control components, and drawing package preparation.
• Pull, review, organize, and maintain drawings needed for engineering, production, and sales support.
• Help develop and maintain standard drawing libraries, configuration templates, equipment layouts, and repeatable design packages.
• Support the development of standard engineering content for switchgear, switchboards, control compartments, metering sections, relay panels, and automation-related assemblies.
• Learn Maverick Power’s electrical controls standards and assist with controls design, wiring concepts, PLC/HMI integration, and control system troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain product-specific HMI screens, navigation standards, alarm/status displays, metering views, and diagnostic pages for Maverick Power products.
• Collaborate with the Automation Team in the development of EPMS/SCADA systems, including system architecture, tag structures, communication maps, data visualization, alarming, and integration of relays, meters, PLCs, and gateways.
• Support development and validation of embedded control logic for automatic transfer and auto-throw-over schemes, including sequences of operation, permissives, interlocks, alarms, and fail-safe conditions.
• Assist with PLC, relay, gateway, and HMI configuration standards that support repeatable product offerings and project-specific customer requirements.
• Develop reusable automation content, including HMI templates, tag databases, I/O lists, control narratives, points lists, test procedures, and standard logic blocks.
• Support functional testing, factory acceptance testing, and troubleshooting of automation, controls, EPMS/SCADA, and communication systems integrated into power distribution equipment.
• Work with production teams to gain hands-on experience with equipment assembly, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and quality verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Production, and Quality to resolve design, configuration, and manufacturability issues.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities related to engineering, production, or field issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to standardization, engineering efficiency, drawing accuracy, and production readiness.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems and power distribution equipment as needed.
• Develop working knowledge of applicable electrical equipment standards, including UL, NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with industrial automation, controls, PLCs, HMI systems, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting/design software.
• Strong technical aptitude with interest in electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, or control drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and operations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to document technical information clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix, ladder logic, or industrial control platforms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition or similar visualization systems.
• Exposure to industrial networking, control panels, system commissioning, or automation troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting high-throughput or mission-critical equipment environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, C#, Java, LabVIEW, or other programming/software tools.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, relays, meters, or protection/control systems.
• OSHA 30 certification or similar safety training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

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.

EEO/AAP Statement

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… 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 management's 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.