Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Maverick Power; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm in Texas is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing mechanical components for low and medium voltage systems while ensuring they meet customer specifications and safety standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of mechanical design experience and proficiency in 3D CAD software like SolidWorks. The position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 3D CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with assembly of bills of material and testing plans.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components for power distribution systems.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop corresponding designs.
• Act as point of contact with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD expertise

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
• Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
• High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!

About the Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with Maverick Power you will be working with our engineering and manufacturing teams to design and produce power distribution and control systems for industry leading customers all over the world. Your work will be exciting and varied working on projects which require knowledge of applications, electrical/electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, quality and safety. Never a dull day, and always a challenging problem to solve in a collaborative, goal focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, and control panels.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to develop designs that meet customer requirements.
• Design electrical enclosures meeting applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, etc. safety standards.
• Create bills of materials, specify parts, work with internal and external manufacturing.
• Develop test plans for product validation and certification.
• Work with 3rd party labs to test and analyze data.
• Act as point of contact with other Mavericks and outside engineering firms.
• Determine deliverable due dates and hold to the schedule.
• Lead interaction with other functions and locations to determine optimum product/process solutions.
• Additional responsibilities include but not limited to developing engineering solutions for the custom low‑voltage switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, and medium‑voltage switchgear, process improvement, and writing documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology
• Minimum of 10 years mechanical design experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 3D CAD, SolidWorks is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience regarding the assembly of bills of material, drawing packages, work instructions, and testing plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with FEA, CFD, and/or Electro‑Magnetic simulation software such as Ansys, Abaqus, EMS, Simscale, or Solidworks.
• Previous design experience with low and medium‑voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and associated equipment is desirable.
• Working knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, IEEE/ANSI, and NEC/NFPA 70E standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to navigate the warehouse and reach items both high and low.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside.

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 Affirmative Action employer. 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.