Research & Development Product Engineer

Maverick Power • McKinney, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maverick Power is seeking an R&D Product Engineer to join our growing team. This role will partner closely with R&D throughout development, testing, and continuous improvement. From diving into early designs to building and stress-testing prototypes, youll play a hands-on role in bringing new products to life. Product Engineers lead certification efforts, serve as the go-to product expert, train internal teams, and ensure seamless handoffs into productionthen drive iterative enhancements when real-world performance demands it.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in LV/MV equipment design/prototyping (switchgear, MCCs, or transformers).
• Hands-on lab experience: short-circuit testing at KEMA, Powertech, or equivalent.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Familiar with UL 891/1558/67/1008, IEEE C37.20.2/.3/.4, and certification processes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Design and drafting support as needed.
• Experienced in generating production-ready documents: BOMs, drawings.
• Understanding of DFM, DFA, and manufacturing constraints.
• Ability to work inside ERP (Epicor) and PDM systems to manage BOM accuracy, revision control, and configuration rules.
• Hands-on prototype build of test specimens and zero series builds.
• Support preliminary testing and NRTL testing (thermal, dielectric, short circuit, mechanical, environmental).
• Experience writing test plans, performing root-cause analysis, and documenting corrective actions.
• Assist with the creation of certification test plans and working with testing laboratories.
• Handover the design package to production engineering and train production on assembly sequences, torque specs, and hi-pot protocols.
• Capable of evaluating field issues, quality feedback and supplier changes.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and version control.
• Experience with design to cost initiatives.
• Lead testing and recertification as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level