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Lead R&D Engineer

USA💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$110,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the development and validation of new product designs from concept through full production for switchgear and controlgear.

Role type

Lead R&D Engineer (Electrical Power Equipment)

Builds

New product designs and complex design solutions for switchgear and controlgear

Domain

Electrical power equipment manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Switchgear and controlgear knowledge, CAD/drafting, ANSI Y 14.5 standards, materials science, metal forming, machining, finishing, casting, molding, regulatory standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC), project management, Oracle proficiency

Preferred skills

PE license, advanced degree (MS/PhD), patent experience, published trade/peer-reviewed work

Technologies

Oracle, MS Office, MS Project

Responsibilities

Lead development and validation of new product designs, carry out continuation engineering for existing product lines, propose new concepts and identify patentable ideas, develop complex design solutions, define design parameters and verify compliance, build test programs for laboratories, plan and execute engineering projects, direct lab testing and develop corrective action plans, interface with vendors and customers, enforce regulatory documentation requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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