Assistant Design Engineer Jobs in Irving, TX (NOW HIRING)

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Join the Maverick Power Team!

At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—we redefine industry standards. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as #16 in the U.S., #2 in Manufacturing, and #1 in Texas, we are committed to driving 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 Design Engineer with Maverick Power, you will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to design and produce low- and medium-voltage power distribution and control systems for customers across a wide range of industries. This role supports the development of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels by creating mechanical designs, 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality teams, and project stakeholders to develop practical, manufacturable solutions that meet customer requirements. This position provides opportunities to gain experience in product design, manufacturing processes, testing, and power distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels.
• Create and maintain 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation using SOLIDWORKS.
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and layout drawings to support project design requirements.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve manufacturability, reduce complexity, and support efficient production.
• Support engineering changes and modifications to standard products to meet project-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and production personnel to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Assist manufacturing, testing, quality, and field service teams with technical support related to product designs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and customer requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2–3 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years of experience using SOLIDWORKS or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and basic electrical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low-voltage switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, control panels, or related electrical equipment.
• Experience managing BOMs within an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, UL 1558, IEEE/ANSI, NEC, and NFPA 70E standards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.
• SOLIDWORKS CSWA certification or equivalent CAD certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to navigate the warehouse and reach items both high and low.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside.

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.