Senior R&D Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in medium-voltage switchgear and switchboard design are required.
- Knowledge of typical mechanical designs for medium- and low-voltage switchgear and switchboards is required.
- Experience designing parts for sheet-metal fabrication is required.
- A strong understanding of mechanical switchgear and switchboard design, including clearances required at different voltage levels, is required.
- Strong knowledge of ANSI, ASME, NEC, and UL standards is required.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks is required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
- Ability to work in a multi-project, multitask environment with changing priorities is required.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- U.S. work authorization without sponsorship is required.
- A growth mindset and ability to accept challenges are required.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more is required.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for more than four hours at a time is required.
- Design, create, and develop complex mechanical assemblies for multiple product lines.
- Create drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies.
- Create test samples for projects.
- Order materials, obtain supplier quotes, and order parts.
- Develop bills of materials for test samples and standard configurations.
- Release bills of materials for test samples.
- Create standard configurations after testing is complete.
- Assist in developing test plans, product documentation, and training documents.
- Coordinate test schedules and execution with nationally recognized test laboratories.
- Manage time effectively and reallocate time as necessary with minimal supervisor input.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiencies.
- Attend IEEE conferences to develop and maintain an industry presence.
- Use design for manufacturing in research and development design.
- Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations.
- Support manufacturing with product-related questions and issues.
- Provide technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing as needed.
- Provide technical assistance across the organization as needed.
- Communicate project status and possible issues to key stakeholders.
- Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes.
- Mentor and guide other members of the R&D team.
About the company
Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey services from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with in-house engineering, fabrication, and testing to control timelines and quality. Its product lineup includes low- and medium-voltage switchgear, relay protection and control panels, modular power distribution centers, remote instrument enclosures, and fully integrated modular control houses, including E-Houses and data center solutions. Now owned by Neos Partners, Panelmatic is expanding into modular data centers and new markets while focusing on reliability in harsh environments and compliance with NEC/UL specifications.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
North Houston District, Texas
Founded
1957
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Texas industrial buildout and reshoring are driving orders for Panelmatic's heavy-equipment customers.
- June 10, 2026 resources highlight demand for high-performance data centers and electrification.
- Conroe acquisition positions Panelmatic for faster throughput and larger project bids.
What critics are saying
- NLRB cases in Brookfield and Earth City signal labor friction across locations.
- Data-center competition from Vertiv, Eaton, and ABB compresses margins in 2026.
- Neos Partners must prove expansion discipline or Panelmatic becomes a costly roll-up.
What makes Panelmatic unique
- Vertically integrated controls, switchgear, and control houses speed delivery and quality control.
- June 5, 2026 data-center launch widens Panelmatic beyond traditional industrial projects.
- Conroe, Texas campus adds 183,600 square feet for owner-user manufacturing capacity.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays