Senior R&D Engineer II
Powell Industries
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Propose concepts and develop complex level designs for both existing and new product lines.
- Deliver innovative designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics.
- Determine and specify design parameters, validate according to standards, and prepare documentation.
- Investigate patentable concepts.
- Oversee validation and testing of components/system or assemblies in the development and validation process.
- Develop test plans based on D/PFMEA, project specifications, industry standards, and reliability and validation requirements for both internal and external laboratories.
- Direct laboratory testing, analysis of data, and create corrective action plans.
- Ensure project designs meet requirements of specification and standards while promoting error-proof assembly.
- Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activity as required.
- Understand and enforce regulatory document requirements.
- Interface with outside vendors, consultants, and customers.
- Work with third-party vendors to develop high-quality, lowest-cost design options.
- Continuously improve engineering processes including DFX, project and product costs, quality, and project lead times.
- Actively collaborate and provide Engineering support to Sales/Product Management and Manufacturing on new products and processes.
- Actively participate in and facilitate Product Development Process.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development on highly technical and innovative projects.
- Able to prioritize and manage time effectively. (Self-motivated and self-managing).
- Working knowledge of electromechanical product design and development.
- Working knowledge of switchgear and/or controls.
- Experience with medium/high voltage electrical power systems.
- Demonstrated complex analytical and problem solving ability.
- Working knowledge of CAD and/or analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of regulatory standards (ANSI, IEEE, and IEC).
- Experience creating and reviewing DFMEA and PFMEA process and documents.
- Experience developing projects within a Stage-Gate Process.
- Participation in industry organizations (associations, standards committees, etc.) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities a plus.
- Proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, or equivalents.
- Strong technical knowledge in the following categories per discipline:
- Electrical: Current and Voltage Sensors, Power Systems.
- Mechanical: Molded Components or Mechanism Design, castings, and metal fabricated parts.
- Demonstrated ability to write/edit technical documents; test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to quickly respond to strategic and tactical changes.