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Powell’s 80-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 prototyping shop and UL-certified high voltage and high current lab, where you will be able to model and validate the performance of your designs in real time. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship.\nEssential Responsibilities\nPropose concepts and develop complex level designs for both existing and new product lines.\nDevelop innovative designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics.\nDetermine and specify design parameters, validate according to standards, and prepare documentation.\nInvestigate patentable concepts.\nParticipate in validation and testing of components/system or assemblies in the development and validation process.\nDevelop test plans based on Process/Design failure mode and effects analysis (D/PFMEA), project specifications, industry standards, and reliability and validation requirements for both internal and external laboratories.\nParticipate in laboratory testing, analysis of data, and create corrective action plans.\nEnsure project designs meet requirements of specification and standards while promoting error-proof assembly.\nPrepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activity as required.\nUnderstand and enforce regulatory document requirements.\nInterface with outside vendors, consultants, and customers.\nWork with third-party vendors to develop high-quality, lowest-cost design options.\nContinuously improve engineering processes including, Design for Excellence (DFX) project and product costs, quality, and project lead times.\nCollaborate and provide Engineering support to Sales/Product Management and Manufacturing on new products and processes.\nParticipate in and facilitate the Product Development Process.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering.\n4+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development on technical and innovative projects.\nStrong technical knowledge in the following categories per discipline:\nElectrical: schematics, wiring, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, distribution systems, power systems (low/medium voltage).\nMechanical: Molded Components or Mechanism Design, castings, and metal fabricated parts.\nWorking knowledge of electromechanical product design and development.\nWorking knowledge of switchgear and/or controls.\nExperience with medium/high voltage electrical power systems preferred.\nExperience creating and reviewing DFMEA and PFMEA process and documents preferred.\nExperience developing projects within a Stage-Gate Process.\nSkills, Abilities & Other Requirements\nAbility to work with a multi-discipline team (electrical, civil, mechanical, fabrication, operations, sales, etc.)\nAbility to explain ideas and concepts to others with diverse levels of specialty and background\nAble to prioritize and manage time effectively. (Self-motivated and self-managing).\nDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.\nParticipation in industry organizations (associations, standards committees, etc.) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities a plus.\nProven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, or equivalents.\nAbility to write/edit technical documents, test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers.\nDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to quickly respond to strategic and tactical changes.\n*Occasional overnight travel required (10%-20%) of the time.\nWorking & Environmental Conditions\nThe employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. 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