Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Research and Development

Maverick Power; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical,

Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D) to lead the mechanical design of power distribution systems in North Texas. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to design switchgear and control panels for global customers.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, has 10+ years of design experience, and is proficient in 3D CAD with SolidWorks. On-site work in a high-energy environment is expected.

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 with BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and testing plans.
• Experience with low/medium-voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, and control panels.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to develop designs meeting customer requirements.
• Design electrical enclosures meeting UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEC/NFPA 70E standards.
• Create bills of materials and work with internal/external manufacturing.
• Develop test plans for product validation and certification.
• Coordinate with 3rd party labs for testing and data analysis.
• Lead interactions with other functions and locations to determine optimum solutions.
• Develop engineering solutions for custom low-voltage and MV switchgear projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Research and Development

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!

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
• Previous design experience with low and medium-voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and associated equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with FEA, CFD, and/or Electro-Magnetic simulation software such as Ansys, Abaqus, EMS, Simscale, or Solidworks.
• 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 Aff

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.