Sr R&D Engineer II

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Summary: Join Powell Industries as a Senior R&D Engineer II to develop groundbreaking technologies and product designs from concept to production launch. Highlights: 1. Develop groundbreaking new technologies and product designs 2. Work with a team of experienced professionals 3. Validate designs in a world-class prototyping shop and UL-certified lab Apply Now Powell Industries, a US manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment for commercial, industrial, and utility systems is seeking highly motived candides for a Senior R&D Engineer II as part of an expansion of New Product Development in our Research and Development Department.  In this role, you will work with a team of experienced professionals to develop groundbreaking new technologies and product designs, taking initial concepts through to production launch. Powell’s products include class-leading vacuum circuit breakers, monitoring, sensing and control electronics, communicions and software systems, switchgear, motor control, and safety-focused enclosure systems. Powell’s 75-year leadership in vacuum switching technology and arc-flash safety is widely known and in use globally, while being designed and manufactured in multiple facilities in the US, Canada and the UK.  One of our three Houston-area manufacturing facilities also includes a world-class prototyping shop and UL-certified high voltage and high current lab, where you will be able to model and valide the performance of your designs in real time. Expections Propose concepts and develop complex level designs for both existing and new product lines.  Deliver innovive designs th meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics. Determine and specify design parameters, valide according to standards, and prepare documention.  Investige pentable concepts. Oversee validion and testing of components/system or assemblies in the development and validion process. Develop test plans based on D/PFMEA, project specificions, industry standards, and reliability and validion requirements for both internal and external laborories.  Direct laborory testing, analysis of da, and cree corrective action plans.  Ensure project designs meet requirements of specificion and standards while promoting error-proof assembly.  Prepare written documention of processes, merial requirements, test results, and project activity as required.  Understand and enforce regulory document requirements. Interface with outside vendors, consultants, and customers. Work with third-party vendors to develop high-quality, lowest-cost design options. Continuously improve engineering processes including DFX, project and product costs, quality, and project lead times. Actively collabore and provide Engineering support to Sales/Product Management and Manufacturing on new products and processes. Actively participe in and facilite Product Development Process. May perform other duties as assigned.   Job Requirements   Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering.      Advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development on highly technical and innovive projects.   Able to prioritize and manage time effectively. (Self-motived and self-managing).   Working knowledge of electromechanical product design and development.  Working knowledge of switchgear and/or controls.  Experience with medium/high voltage electrical power systems  Demonstred complex analytical and problem solving ability.  Working knowledge of CAD and/or analysis tools.  Working knowledge of regulory standards (ANSI, IEEE, and IEC).  Experience creing and reviewing DFMEA and PFMEA process and documents.  Experience developing projects within a Stage-Ge Process.  Participion in industry organizions (associions, standards committees, etc.) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities a plus.  Proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, or equivalents  Strong technical knowledge in the following cegories per discipline: Electrical: Current and Voltage Sensors, Power Systems.  Mechanical-molded parts  Demonstred ability to write/edit technical documents; test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers.  Demonstred verbal and written communicion skills.  Ability to quickly respond to stregic and tactical changes.    Working Environment The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There will be some work in our manufacturing shop facilities, as well as in our electrical test lab. #LI-CAB In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known th our employees are the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organizion. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabriced, and assembled to customer specificions! Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" titude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candides must have a legal authorizion to work in the United Stes on a full-time basis, with only those candides selected for interview contacted. Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborive work environment. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability If you need an accommodion in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Applicion stus inquiries will not be accepted in this manner. Apply Now