Lead R&D Engineer - Low Voltage

Description

• Provide constructive feedback during peer reviews to enhance the team's technical output.
• Establish a feedback loop with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and adjust design standards.
• Lead the development of mechanical designs to meet specific NPI project requirements.
• Drive team performance to meet project deadlines while minimizing design errors in NPI deliverables.
• Assist in training team members on best practices for 3D SolidWorks modeling, 2D AutoCAD drafting, and compliance with design standards.
• Manage and mentor engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager to anticipate potential issues and ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
• Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams to align processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure NPI projects comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and designers to foster growth and maintain efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.
• Resolve team conflicts to maintain a productive working environment.
• Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Promote collaboration across multiple engineering and manufacturing sites to align expectations and processes.
• Lead the design, analysis, verification, and validation of new low-voltage power distribution products, including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and related components.
• Track project metrics such as time-to-market (TTM), design errors, and revision cycles to identify areas for improvement in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to promote professional growth.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical inquiries from the operations team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or a related field within the power distribution industry.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools; experience with CFD or FEA is a plus.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI C37.20.1, UL891/1558, UL67 design guidelines, and NFPA 70E is desirable.
• Familiarity with low-voltage switchboards and switchgear, LV panelboards, LV ATSs, MV switchgear, others is a plus.
• Expertise in low-voltage power distribution systems, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations.
• Experience in design-to-order or custom engineering environments is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, with a focus on manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; MSME is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful engineering projects and developing new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance