R&D UL Engineer - Low Voltage

NOARK Electric; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOARK Electric seeks an experienced Structural Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for UL 891/UL 1558 switchboards for the North American market. You will create detailed drawings, BOMs, and enclosure layouts, coordinating with electrical engineers and ensuring compliance with UL, NEC, ANSI, and NEMA standards.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with mentorship for junior engineers and collaboration across Sales, Manufacturing, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing low-voltage switchboards or switchgear.
• Proven experience with UL 891 and UL 1558 products.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structures for UL 891 switchboards and UL 1558 switchgear.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to optimize layout and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs comply with UL, NEC, ANSI, and NEMA standards.
• Support UL certification projects, reviews, and inspections.
• Review customer specs and provide technical solutions during bids and projects.
• Resolve manufacturing and field installation issues related to structural design.
• Support prototypes, verification, and continuous product improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing.

Skills

Mechanical design

UL 891 knowledge

UL 1558 knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years low-voltage switchgear design experience

Job description

NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer and supplier of low, medium and high voltage electrical components for industrial and commercial applications. We specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors.

Our mission is to provide customers with the best quality products at an exceptional value and back them with world-class service and support. Every NOARK product is tested and certified to the highest industry standards, covered by our exclusive one or five-year limited warranty.

NOARK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CHINT Group, a leading global smart energy solutions provider, with over 40,000 employees in 140+ countries, a revenue of 25.91 billion USD and 4 R & D centers in Texas, Shanghai, Singapore and Riyadh to service respective countries and regions.

Position Purposes:

We are seeking an experienced UL 891 / UL 1558 Structural Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical and structural design of low-voltage switchboards and switchgear for the North American market, ensuring compliance with UL standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical structures for UL 891 switchboards and UL 1558 metal-enclosed switchgear.
• Prepare complete mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Design enclosure layouts, busbar support systems, internal partitions, cable entry arrangements, ventilation systems, and arc-resistant structural features where applicable.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to optimize equipment layout and manufacturability.
• Ensure all designs comply with UL requirements, customer specifications, NEC, ANSI, and NEMA standards.
• Support UL certification projects, engineering reviews, and factory inspections.
• Review customer specifications and provide technical solutions during quotation and project execution.
• Resolve manufacturing, assembly, and field installation issues related to structural design.
• Support prototype builds, design verification, and continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Project Management.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design of low-voltage switchboards or switchgear.
• Proven experience with UL 891 and UL 1558 products.