Design Engineer - UL 891 Power Distribution Equipment

About the role

Apertura is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to support the engineering and development of UL-listed low-voltage power distribution equipment for the US market. The role translates customer orders, technical specifications and engineering requirements into complete, manufacturable and compliant switchboard designs, covering both electrical and mechanical engineering. It is fully remote, full-time, for a professional based in Latin America working US Central Time hours.

Key responsibilities

• Develop complete engineering design packages from sales orders through release, including one-line diagrams, elevations, bus layouts, ampacity calculations, bracing, device selection, nameplates and BOMs.
• Prepare technical submittals, manufacturing drawings and as-built documentation, and verify short-circuit and withstand ratings, SCCR labeling and NEC compliance.
• Follow UL procedures and drawing revision control, and interpret Division 26 specifications and customer one-line diagrams.
• Develop 3D layouts of enclosures and bus systems, prepare mechanical drawings, and maintain standardized details for recurring configurations.
• Evaluate components from major brands, identify obsolescence and alternatives, and support sales and estimating teams.
• Work with manufacturing and production teams, support troubleshooting and warranty claims, and give remote engineering support for field service.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years designing low-voltage power distribution equipment, including switchboards, switchgear, panelboards or MCCs, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical design, and fluent written and spoken English.
• Availability to work full-time during US Central Time business hours; travel not required.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of UL 891 and NEC requirements, bus ampacity, bracing, SCCR and protective device coordination.
• Advanced AutoCAD; 3D software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Preferred: UL certification file experience, data center power distribution, standardized product families, arc flash studies with SKM/ETAP/EasyPower, and a PE license.

First-year expectations: understand standards and configurations by day 90, independently manage standard projects by month 6, and own complex designs and reusable standards by month 12. Apply through LinkedIn.