What you'll do
As the Manufacturing Engineer, Switchboards, you will own production process control, shop floor efficiency, and facility reliability for switchboard and control panel assembly operations. The position bridges production, engineering, quality, and facilities to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and consistent product quality across UL891 switchboards, UL67 panel boards, and various control wiring projects. Emphasis is placed on practical execution, on time delivery, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Where you'll work
We are an in-office culture, velocity matters when you’re building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is based at GigaEnergy HQ with regular travel to active construction sites across the US.
That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent. If you’re the right person for this role, we’ll have a conversation about what works.
Responsibilities
Ensure safe work practices for all assembly and wiring processes and compliance with applicable safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE, etc.)
Create, maintain, and continuously improve all production routings for switchboard and panelbaords, ensuring alignment with actual shop floor practices and labor efficiency
Establish and enforce standardized work at the direct labor level to drive consistency, reduce variability, wiring, and final assembly
Design and implement fixtures, jigs, and tooling improvements to reduce cycle time, improve safety, and lower operational cost in panel and switchboard assembly
Lead root cause investigations with Quality control and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring production defects, including wiring errors, torque failures, and fit/finish issues
Support materials management, production control, and inventory control activities as needed, including cycle counting, part flow organization, and visual management systems for components (breakers, bus bar, connectors, enclosures, etc.)
Work directly with Engineering to resolve production issues in real time and remove constraints impacting on-time delivery (OTD)
Support UL891 and UL67 production compliance requirements, ensuring assemblies are built in accordance with listed procedures, UL follow-up service requirements, and applicable NEC/NFPA standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, material flow, and facility operations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, production operations, or industrial environments (switchgear, switchboard, or electrical panel experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience improving shop floor processes, labor efficiency, or production output in an electrical equipment assembly environment
Proven cost savings results based on project and process improvements
Proven ability to create or refine routings, work instructions, or process documentation based on real production conditions
Experience leading or supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Familiarity with fixtures, jigs, or practical tooling improvements relevant to panel and switchboard fabrication
Working knowledge of equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, or facility operations
Strong cross-functional coordination with production, quality, and engineering teams
Comfortable operating in a hands-on role that blends engineering thinking with shop floor execution. Must be mechanically inclined.
Bonus points
Experience with UL891 switchboard, control panels, and UL67 panelboard manufacturing processes (bus bar fabrication, power wiring, control wiring, hi-pot/dielectric testing, final QC, etc.)
Familiarity with UL listing and labeling requirements, follow-up service inspection procedures, and maintaining production compliance within a UL-certified facility
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics365, Odoo)
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and visual management systems; Green Belt or Black Belt as a plus
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E as they relate to switchboard and panel construction
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits