Research Development Mechanical Engineer

Join the Maverick Power Team!

At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—we redefine industry standards. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the DFW area (2024) and the 2025 McKinney New Corporate Business Award winner, we are committed to 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.

What We Offer:

- Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!

- Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!

- High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!

- Diverse, Collaborative, & Fun Work Environment!

About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee designs for low and medium voltage switchgear, 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, switchgear, panelboards, and medium-voltage switchgear.

Qualifications:

- 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, SolidWorks is preferred. CSWA/P/E certifications are desirable.

- Manufacturing experience regarding the assembly of bills of material, drawing packages, work instructions, and testing plans

Bonus Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of 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 switchgear assemblies/systems and associated equipment is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

- 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 production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling,

Work Environment:

May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP Statement

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.