Switchboards Engineer

Based in Long Beach, California, Giga Energy is looking for a Switchboards Engineer to lead the design and customization of power distribution products from concept through manufacturing release. The role requires a solid foundation in mechanical and electrical CAD, with a strong emphasis on UL standards to deliver switchboards, PDUs, and remote power panels that meet rigorous quality and safety criteria. This position blends hands-on design work with cross-functional collaboration across time zones to keep projects on track and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Customize switchboard, PDU, and RPP designs based on customer specifications and project requirements
• Produce detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with UL 891, UL 67, and other applicable standards
• Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to stakeholders
• Review and verify drawings for clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements
• Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Coordinate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve issues quickly

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
• Demonstrated experience designing UL 891 compliant low-voltage switchboards
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• SolidWorks PDM

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity options in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsites for in-person collaboration
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with UL 67, UL 1561, or medium voltage switchgear design
• 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)
• Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Understanding of modular data center or critical power infrastructure products, including rack-level PDUs and remote power panels

Pay

USD 100,000 - 140,000 per year

Where you’ll work

Hybrid remote arrangement based in Long Beach, CA. If you are located outside our Houston, Long Beach, or San Francisco hubs, this role can be remote from your home office, with travel required occasionally, approximately once per quarter.