Senior R&D Engineer
Panelmatic
About Us:
Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.
Job Summary:
Panelmatic is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior R&D Engineer to lead projects and design new products for Panelmatic’s power distribution division. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical knowledge of switchgear and switchboard design, a passion for mentoring engineers, and a strong understanding of industry standards and requirements.
Job Duties:
Design, create, and develop complex mechanical assemblies for multiple product lines
Create drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies
Create test samples for projects
Order material, obtain quotes from suppliers, and order parts
Develop BOM for test samples and standard configurations
Release BOM for test samples
Create Standard configurations upon completion of testing
Assist in the development of test plans, product documentation, and training documents
Interact with nationally recognized test labs to coordinate test schedule and execute
Manage time effectively and reallocate as necessary with minimal input from supervisors
Seek opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiencies
Attend IEEE conferences to develop and maintain a presence within the industry
Use of DFM in R&D design
Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations
Provide support to manufacturing regarding product related questions and issues
Provide technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing as required
Interact with organization to provide technical assistance as needed
Communicate project status, including possible issues, with key stakeholders
Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes
Mentor and guide others on the R&D team
Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in medium voltage switchgear and switchboard design
Knowledge of the typical mechanical design of medium and low voltage switchgear and switchboards
Experience designing parts for sheet metal fabrication
A strong level of understanding in the mechanical design of switchgear and switchboards including clearances required at different voltage levels
Strong knowledge of ANSI, ASME, NEC and UL standards
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor and SolidWorks required
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Ability to work in a multi project multitask environment with changing priorities required
Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
US work authorization without sponsorship required
Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
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