Research And Development Manager - MV Switchgear

NOARK Electric; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NOARK Electric in the United States (Dallas) seeks an experienced R&D leader to drive product development for medium voltage switchgear and vacuum circuit breakers in the North American market. You will manage full product lifecycle from concept to certification, build a local R&D team, and ensure compliance with UL/IEEE standards while coordinating with HQ and cross-functional partners.

Requires 8+ years in R&D, strong cross-cultural skills, and fluency in English; Creo/SolidWorks proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical/electrical fields.
• 8+ years in R&D/design of MV switchgear and breakers; familiarity with UL/IEEE.
• Experience leading cross-border R&D teams and aligning HQ strategy with local needs.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools ( Creo, SolidWorks ).
• Strong English skills and proactive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead market-driven product development plans for the North American region.
• Oversee full lifecycle R&D for MV switchgear and vacuum circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with NA and international standards.
• Guide the design, prototyping, type testing, certification, and industrialization processes.
• Drive performance, cost optimization, reliability, and quality improvements.
• Manage R&D projects from initiation to monetization, on time, within budget.
• Gradually build a local R&D team and align with product management, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Participate in standards formulation and provide feedback to HQ.

Skills

R&D Leadership

Cross-functional

English proficiency

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Conduct in-depth research on North American market demand, industry trends, and competitor dynamics to develop product development plans tailored to regional characteristics. Track cutting-edge technologies, drive technological innovation, and promote the transformation of technological achievements.

Responsible for the full lifecycle R&D of product lines such as medium voltage switchgear (AIS/GIS） and vacuum circuit breakers in the North American market, ensuring that product R&D complies with relevant North American and international standards.

Responsible for the entire process of new product design, prototype manufacturing, type testing, product certification, and industrialization implementation;

• Drive the performance improvement, cost optimization, reliability enhancement, and quality upgrade of existing
• Conduct in-depth research on North American market demand, industry trends, and competitor dynamics to develop product development plans tailored to regional characteristics. Track cutting-edge technologies, drive technological innovation, and promote the transformation of technological achievements.
• Responsible for the full lifecycle R&D of product lines such as medium voltage switchgear （AIS /GIS） and vacuum circuit breakers in the North American market, ensuring that product R&D complies with relevant North American and international standards.
• Responsible for the entire process of new product design, prototype manufacturing, type testing, product certification, and industrialization implementation;
• Drive the performance improvement, cost optimization, reliability enhancement, and quality upgrade of existing products;
• Manage the entire process of R&D projects from project initiation to monetization, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to quality, and within budget;
• Gradually building a local R&D team for medium voltage switchgear product line. As a key interface person between the R&D team and other teams, such as product management, marketing, and manufacturing, drive cross-functional team collaboration;
• Participate in the formulation of relevant standards.
• Regularly provide feedback to headquarters on problem analysis, opportunities, collected information, etc. regarding R&D operations.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical, electrical or other related majors;

2. 8 years or more of experience in R&D and design of products such as medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, familiar with existing products in the same industry in the North American market; familiar with the UL/IEEE standard system.

3. Has practical experience in building cross-border R&D teams, can balance the headquarters' strategy with local market needs, and possesses cross-cultural communication and resource integration capabilities;

4. Proficient in using any 3D design software, such as Creo

Solidworks,etc.;

5. Possess good independent working ability and have a proactive and positive work attitude;

6. Proficient in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

7. Passionate about technology, with strong adaptability, execution ability, and teamwork skills.

8. Work Location: US (Dallas or others ).