Electrical Engineer - Medium Voltage Development

Yaskawa America Inc. is a global leader in variable frequency drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for technology and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond.  Yaskawa is currently looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer for our talented Medium Voltage Drives Development Team.

The MV Electrical Engineer will provide product development and future technological direction centered on electrical discipline for standard and value added medium voltage drive products including specification, design, conformance verification, technical documentation, and enhancements to assist in achieving the growth and success of the corporate medium drive business. This role will be responsible for the development, design and transition of standard and value added medium voltage drive products to the marketing, engineering, and manufacturing organizations.  The position will provide technical direction, planning and support on product implementation, detail design, certification and design processes, and test equipment. In this diverse role, you will have the ability to assist product marketing, application engineering, manufacturing (global), training and technical support in higher-level support and consulting requirements for priority projects.  More specifically this role will:

• Create technical specifications and development of value added products (enclosures, panels, power options, etc.) for MV drives.
• Perform QC and other conformance verification type tests as required on standard and value added products for MV business.
• Create schematics, BOMs and technical documentation for defining the value added product designs and functionality.
• Investigate, approve, and implement changes to product, via ECO, to resolve issues or to improve product design.
• Coordinate and maintain agency (UL, CSA, CE, etc.) approval on standard and value added MV Drive products.
• Assist in the transition of standard and value added MV Drive products to product manufacturing and product marketing.
• Assist in review and analysis of competitive MV Drive products.
• Assist product marketing, engineering, and technical support organizations on various issues.
• Provide technical direction and project planning for value added MV Drive products.
• Coordinate product design reviews with engineering, service and training for valuable feedback on design issues and enhancement.
• Coordinate with parent company on issues of product certification and design.
• Coordinate with project management between 3rd party service providers and vendors.
• Contributes to planning to achieve MV Drive Business goals and objectives.
• Challenges existing paradigm resulting in quantifiable improvements.
• Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

The Ideal candidate will possess a BS in Electrical Engineering (MS Preferred but not required) and a minimum of 7 years of development engineering.  The ideal candidate will possess:

• Working knowledge of Medium Voltage equipment and product application principals.
• Working knowledge of Adjust Speed Drives, preferably in the application of MV drives.
• Working knowledge of UL certification process and working knowledge of other certifying agencies such as TUV, CSA, and CE.
• Working knowledge in 2D and 3D CAD systems. (AutoCAD or Solidworks preferred) as well as working knowledge in design simulation software (PSpice, Simplorer, MathCad, etc.)
• Working knowledge of analog and digital design.
• Working knowledge of power distribution design, especially of Medium Voltage Class (2.3 kV to 15 kV)
• Working knowledge of microprocessor and micro-controller based equipment.
• Demonstrated Project Management Skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a fundamental understanding of Microsoft suite of programs.
• MRP system experience such as SAP is desired but not required.

Some key advantages of working at Yaskawa include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link. 

https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits

Yaskawa America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking to join a diverse and highly talented team in a rapidly growing business segment of a stable organization with opportunities for growth, the Electrical Engineer may be the perfect fit for you! 

Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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