Assistant Product Developer - Modular - Data Center
Reports To: Director of Product Development
Location: Edgerton, WI | Salt Lake City, UT | Houston, TX | Greater San Francisco Bay Area | Remote | With travel to the Modular Plant (Edgerton / Salt Lake City) as necessary
Salary Range: $66,750 to $125,000. This position is eligible for the Operations Bonus Plan. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
About Us
Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects that alter the landscape and improve lives. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers, team players and safety fanatics, proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor.
The Modular Team
Modular solutions by CEI anticipate and solve ongoing problems for data center operators. Our proven, factory-built and tested data center infrastructure products bring deployments online faster, more reliably, and with less risk than conventional methods.
About the Role
The Assistant Product Developer assists the Sr. Product Developer in translating customer requirements into specific product features, geometry, and functions. Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing development schedules, component design, producing drawings and submittals, specification mark-ups, researching materials or processes, or preparing sketches.
- Scope leveling tasks such as preparing scope documents, matrices, and CDE’s (Comply, Deviate and/or Exclude).
- Supporting product development efforts by preparing sketches, technical drawings, and weekly reports under the direction of senior team members.
- Reviewing and annotating product specifications and design narratives, incorporating input from senior developers.
- Assisting with equipment submittals by reviewing documentation, extracting key information, and packaging materials for submission.
- Conducting research on materials, manufacturers, and design processes to inform and clarify design decisions.
- Collaborating with peers to implement design best practices and identify innovative opportunities for cost savings.
- Coordinating with vendors and manufacturers to obtain accurate product data and ensure timely exchange of information.
- Auditing Revit-generated Bills of Materials (BOMs), verifying labeling spreadsheets, and confirming As-builts are complete and properly submitted.
- Participating in team meetings and assisting in developing feeder schedules and labeling strategies to support project execution.
Requirements
- Knowledge of design platforms (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ACC) and modeling is preferred.
- Ability to translate abstract concepts into clear design solutions through sketches, models, and digital illustrations.
- Skilled in independent research to support material selection, design functions, and process improvements.
- Capable of reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical design drawings, including single-line, control, and process piping diagrams.
- Familiar with industry standards and safety regulations including NEC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, MS Project) with strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
- Vocational or Technical Certificate in engineering drafting or design, industrial technology, manufacturing design, mechanical design, or equivalent.
- 2 years of experience in a product development environment.
- Electrical background experience preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Benefits
We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.