Lead R&D Engineer

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Lead development and validation of new product designs from concept to full production, as well as continuation engineering on existing product lines. Proposes new concepts for new product lines. Investigates patentable concepts. Proposes new complex level designs. Directs and may assist in the assembly of initial prototype products. Determines and specifies design parameters, validates according to standards, prepares required documentation. Develops test programs for inside and outside labs. Successfully plans, implements, completes, and documents projects. Directs lab testing, analysis of data, creates corrective action plan. Active participation and facilitation in Product Development Process. Interfaces with outside vendors, consultants, and customers. Understands and enforces regulatory document requirements. Actively collaborates with other departments as required by project tasks.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or related area
• Minimum 0-4 years of experience in an Engineering role. 10 yrs with degree. 20 yrs without degree
• Advanced complex computer skills using Oracle, MS Office and MS Project
• Demonstrated knowledge of switchgear and controlgear
• Advanced knowledge of drafting/CAD skills and analysis tools
• Advanced knowledge of ANSI Y 14.5
• Advanced knowledge of materials science
• Advanced knowledge of metal forming, machining and finishing
• Advanced knowledge of casting and molding
• Advanced project management and organizational skills on multiple projects
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC)
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated complex analytical and problem solving ability
• Create unique designs and solutions
• Able to lead change and respond to strategic and tactical changes
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively (self-motivated and self-managing)
• Attend in house and outside training sessions
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

• PE License preferred
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) preferred
• Awarded Patents or Patent Applications preferred
• Published Trade, Peer reviewed, white paper preferred
• Advanced participation in a professional society preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation of new product designs from concept to full production
• Continuation engineering on existing product lines
• Propose new concepts for new product lines
• Investigate patentable concepts
• Propose new complex level designs
• Direct and assist in the assembly of initial prototype products
• Determine and specify design parameters
• Validate according to standards
• Prepare required documentation
• Develop test programs for inside and outside labs
• Plan, implement, complete, and document projects
• Direct lab testing
• Analyze data
• Create corrective action plans
• Participate and facilitate in Product Development Process
• Interface with outside vendors, consultants, and customers
• Understand and enforce regulatory document requirements
• Collaborate with other departments as required by project tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees