Manufacturing Engineer – Power & Transformer Systems

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Houston, TX as a Manufacturing Engineer – Power & Transformer Systems . You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Houston metro and beyond to apply.  

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Engineer I: $72,000 - $84,000

Engineer II: $80,000 - $92,000

Engineer III: $90,000 - $102,000

Senior Engineer: $97,000 - $112,000

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. These roles are paid hourly and include paid overtime when applicable.

As a Manufacturing Engineer – Power & Transformer Systems in Houston, TX, you will:

• Support the transfer of transformer‑related product lines into the Houston facility
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment required for transformer manufacturing
• Lead or support product validation, testing, and launch readiness activities
• Ensure documentation, work instructions, and process controls are complete and accurate
• Troubleshoot transformer‑specific assembly, testing, and production issues
• Train production teams on new processes, equipment, and product requirements
• Participate in knowledge‑transfer visits to current production sites and support launch activities
• Apply lean manufacturing tools to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Provide post‑launch support to stabilize production and resolve early‑stage issues
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, Cypress, Spring, The Woodlands, Humble, Missouri City, League City, Deer Park, La Porte, Friendswood, and Channelview, and the greater Houston metro
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering 
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Prior transformer manufacturing or transformer product experience required
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required 
• Experience with equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and hands‑on application
• Ability to travel to sending facilities for knowledge transfer
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation and training content
• Epicor experience preferred

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Houston, TX and the greater Houston metro area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261051