Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

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At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—we redefine industry standards. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as #16 in the U.S., #2 in Manufacturing, and #1 in Texas, we are committed to driving innovation, quality, and speed. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North Texas and Phoenix, we are expanding rapidly and looking for top talent to grow with us

If you are ready to be part of a high-energy, solutions-driven team where your work makes an impact, Maverick Power is the place for you.

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

As a mechanical engineer with Maverick Power, you will be working with our engineering and manufacturing teams to design and produce power distribution and control systems for industry leading customers all over the world. Your work will be exciting and varied working on projects which require knowledge of applications, electrical/electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, quality and safety. Never a dull day, and always a challenging problem to solve in a collaborative, goal focused environment.

• Oversee designs for low and medium voltage switch gear, switchboards, panel boards, and control panels.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to develop designs that meet customer requirements.
• Design electrical enclosures meeting applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, etc. safety standards.
• Develop test plans for product validation and certification.
• Work with 3rd party labs to test and analyze data.
• Act as team lead with other Mavericks and outside engineering firms
• Determine deliverable due dates and hold to the schedule
• Lead interaction with other functions and locations to determine optimum product/process solutions.
• Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: developing engineering solutions for the custom low-voltage switchboards, switch gear, panel boards, and medium-voltage switch gear.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical technology – minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, IEEE/ANSI, and NEC/NFPA 70E standards.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3D CAD, Solid Works is preferred. CSWA/P/E certifications are desirable.
• Manufacturing experience regarding the assembly of bills of material, drawing packages, work instructions, and testing plans

• Minimum of 5+years experience with FEA, CFD, and/or Electro-Magnetic simulation software such as Ansys, Abaqus, EMS, Simscale, or Solidworks.
• Previous design experience with low and medium-voltage switch gear assemblies/systems and associated equipment is desirable.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to navigate the warehouse and reach items both high and low.
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Duties are performed in a loud…