Senior R&D Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - pois $/yr

Panelmatic, Inc. was general founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently expanded over the years to support customers. We have швидко produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries.

We also deliver equipment worldwide. Our rigorous methodology provides compliance with domestic and international standards, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high‑quality, custom‑built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise ensures we can handle the largest and most complexorneys quickly and efficiently.

Panelmatic is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior R&D Engineer to lead projects and design new products for Panelmatic’s power distribution division. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical knowledge of switch gear and switchboard design, a passion for mentoring engineers, and a strong understanding of industry standards and requirements.

• Design, create, and develop complex mechanical assemblies for multiple product lines
• Create drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies
• Create test samples for projects
• Order material, obtain quotes from suppliers, and order parts
• Develop BOM for test samples and standard configurations
• Release BOM for test samples
• Create standard configurations upon completion of testing
• Assist in the development of test plans, product documentation, and training documents
• Interact with nationally recognized test labs to coordinate test schedules and execute testing
• Manage time effectively and reallocate as necessary with minimal input from supervisors
• Seek opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiencies
• Attend IEEE conferences to develop and maintain a presence within the industry
• Use DFM in R&D design
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations
• Provide support to manufacturing regarding product‑related questions and issues
• Provide ulong technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing as required
• Interact with the organization to provide technical assistance as needed
• Communicate project status, including possible issues, with key stakeholders
• Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes
• Mentor and guide others on the R&D team

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in medium voltage switch gear and switchboard design
• Knowledge of the typical mechanical design of medium and low voltage switch gear and switchboards
• Experience designing parts for sheet‑metal fabrication
• Strong understanding of mechanical design of switch gear and switchboards, including required clearances at different voltage levels
• Strong knowledge of ANSI, ASME, NEC, and UL standards
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solid Works
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work in a multi‑project multitask environment with changing priorities
• Analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50 lbs or more
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four or more hours at a time

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100 % medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee‑only level coverage
• Medical coverage beyond employee‑only: 80 % paid by Panelmatic and 20 % paid by employee for other coverage levels (e.g., employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401 K benefits
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development
• PTO extension and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages

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Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing