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Medium Voltage Switchgear Electrical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Medium Voltage Switchgear Electrical Engineer Location: Irvine, CA - Hybrid 2-3 days in office per ... The Engineer will develop electrical designs and schematics, including one-line and three-line ...

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Senior Physical Designer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$90K - $97K/yr

Candidates must possess knowledge and skillsets associated with designing drawings that depict electrical switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, electrical bus work (rigid/flexible ...

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Electrical Switchgear Assembly Technician

Houston, TX • On-site

Powell Global Services
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$18 - $23.50/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical components for switchgear and breaker units according to drawings and customer specifications.

  • Perform in-process inspections, track part shortages, and make mechanical adjustments to ensure units meet specifications.

  • Support root-cause analysis on engineering changes, assist with resolving discrepancies, and prepare units for shipment.

Job description

Electrical Switchgear Assembly Technician

Imagine starting your shift with a quick safety huddle, reviewing the master copy, spec sheets, front elevation, and WO files for the day’s builds. You gather tools, verify parts, and begin assembling mechanical components for switchgear and breaker units exactly to engineering drawings and customer requirements. Throughout the day, you conduct in-process checks, track any shortages, and keep your workbench spotless. When engineering changes come through, you assist with root-cause analysis and help correct discrepancies. Before units move on, you complete final in-process inspections and make precise mechanical adjustments so everything meets spec. You support your lead assembler, collaborate with a small team when needed, and wrap up with ship-prep tasks—including splitting gear—so it’s ready to go out the door.

Role Snapshot
  • Division: Service
  • Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Supervision: None
  • Overtime Eligibility: Eligible

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

What You’ll Do
  • Assemble mechanical components for switchgear/breaker units to drawings and customer specifications using master copy, spec sheet, front elevation, and WO files.
  • Use and maintain hand/power tools properly; perform basic tool upkeep.
  • Execute in-process inspections; follow standard work to protect product quality and flag risk.
  • Identify and track part shortages.
  • Complete ship-prep activities, including splitting gear.
  • Support root-cause analysis on engineering changes and help resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist a small team as directed by the lead assembler and/or supervisor.
  • Perform final in-process inspections and mechanical adjustments for switchgear.
  • Promote a strong safety culture; attend all safety meetings and keep the area clean and organized.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2–4 years in manufacturing; experience assembling medium-to-large metal boxes/enclosures or electrical switchgear preferred.
  • Fluent with tape-measure reading and conversions (fraction/decimal; metric/imperial).
  • Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Basic desktop computer skills.
  • Proficient and safe with a range of hand and power tools.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs using proper technique.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic MES familiarity; Oracle experience preferred.
Skills & Work Style
  • Read/interpret spec sheets; select hardware per specification.
  • Read single-line and three-line drawings and symbols.
  • Interpret and execute change orders.
  • Identify part discrepancies and document HFDs for corrections.
  • Understand mechanical drawings/designs.
  • Follow guidance from Lead Assemblers; deliver on time and stay focused on goals.
  • Proactive self-starter; handles multiple tasks and pursues results.
  • Continuously improves processes; challenges the status quo.
  • Adapts to new ideas, technology, processes, and product changes.
  • Customer-centered mindset; acts with integrity and sound judgment.
  • Thorough, accurate, reliable; collaborates well across departments.
  • Learns and adheres to manufacturing policies/practices, including ISO requirements.
Working & Environmental Conditions
  • Safety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial setting with occasional outdoor work.
  • Required PPE: safety shoes, hard hats/bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses (as needed), and respirators (as required).
  • Comfortable working from ladders (step, A-frame, etc.).
  • Work at heights up to ~20 feet on elevated structures using proper lift and fall-protection equipment.
Physical Requirements
  • Maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs/ladders.
  • Frequent bending at waist and knees; extend arms/hands in all directions.
  • Continuous standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of both arms above shoulders and at full reach.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent use of hand and power tools.
Additional Information

This description covers the role’s essential functions and may not include every task or responsibility.

Proficiencies
  • Electrical schematics
  • Machine building/assembly
  • Tape-measure reading
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Equipment installation
  • High School / GED
  • Blueprint reading