What you’ll do
We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Switchboard Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. In this role, you'll own the customization and delivery of switchboard designs from concept to manufacturing release. You’ll leverage your CAD expertise and deep knowledge of UL 891 standards to develop mechanical and electrical prints that meet rigorous quality and safety benchmarks. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment and enjoy bringing electrical infrastructure to life, this is the role for you.
Where you’ll work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel to one of our hub offices.
Responsibilities
Customize switchboard designs based on customer specifications and project requirements
Work with our product and engineering teams to translate designs into accurate manufacturing prints
Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891 and other applicable standards
Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
Review and verify all drawings to ensure clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements
Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
Communicate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve any issues quickly
Requirements
Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks
Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Bonus points
Familiarity with North American electrical and manufacturing standards
Familiarity with UL 67, PDU, or medium voltage switchgear design
Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891
Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management ( Solidworks PDM)
Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment
Understanding of modular data center or infrastructure products
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate