Gigaenergy
Switchboard Engineer
Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
SolidWorksMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. - The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters.
- No layers, no waiting for approval chains.
- You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. - The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you'll own the design and customization of power distribution products - including switchboards, PDUs, and RPPs - from concept to manufacturing release.
- You'll leverage your CAD expertise and deep knowledge of UL standards to develop mechanical and electrical prints that meet rigorous quality and safety benchmarks.
- Customize switchboard, PDU, and RPP designs based on customer specifications and project requirements
- Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891, UL 67, and other applicable standards
- Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
- Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
- Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
Requirements
- Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
- Experience with PDU or RPP design, including branch circuit protection, busbar sizing, and downstream power distribution
- Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891
- Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management (SolidWorks PDM)
- You must be willing to occasionally travel once a quarter.
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office.
Company info
- A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.
- We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- We're looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Power Distribution Engineer to join our engineering team.
- We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.
Equal opportunity
- Employer Statement
- Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
- Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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