JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of new products and makes improvements to existing products. This role will work with various groups directly and indirectly at Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. This role will provide electrical design, technical analysis and /or resolution of engineering problems.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
- Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions.
- Review designs and evaluate for complexity, reliability, ease of manufacture, and profitability.
- Participate in product electrical design work
- Process requires the correct interpretation and application of customer requirements, industry standards, design and manufacturing standards to insure that designs meet our customer requirements at an agreed upon level of performance and reliability
- Review design results and provide feedback where necessary in order to effectively support marketing schedules and insure that designs meet performance and cost objectives.
- Correctly interpret the product scope to insure proper application of the transformer products.
- Remain current with industry and technical developments and maintain a high level of expertise in designated areas of specialization.
- Maintain designated design, manufacturing and process related documentation.
- Consult with marketing and design engineering staff to understand solutions to meet customer needs.
- Consult with manufacturing process leaders to develop and optimize design solutions at the optimum total cost.
- Participate in the development of design system improvements. May act as design department liaison with other support functions such as IS, operations, etc. Assist in training of junior engineers.
- Product application principles and understanding of specific application requirements.
- Current knowledge of related technology (e.g. - IS technology, heat transfer, magnetic, dielectrics, and materials).
- Strong foundation in basic tenants of product technology, including mechanical design and product testing
- Work with operations team to optimize design for manufacturing from concept
stage. - Assist operations team when new products go into production.
- Basic technical project management with operations, engineering, service, sales/applications and components.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must have advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards and acceptable industry practices
- Follows instructions on methods, techniques, or approaches, but may modify approach to resolve unforeseen issues.
- Process and procedures will vary from one assignment to the next. Ability to modify working techniques
Employee may use diverse but conventional methods or approaches. - Excellent process and problem solving skills
- Solid Business Acumen to create and implement programs that support business strategy
- Ability to guide & lead non-technical personnel to technical solutions
- Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation
- Computer skills: highly proficient in Microsoft applications: Power Point, Excel and Word
- Analytical capacity for creative problem-solving, process design and product application, design and development
- Data collection and analysis skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 8+ years of functional experience in a related field and/or industry
Key Working Relationships
Engineering Organization, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and applications engineering groups
Operations Management, including plant Supervision, Quality, Planning, etc.
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Working Conditions
Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 8+ years of functional experience in a related field and/or industry
- Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design, applicable codes, standards, and industry practices
- Excellent process and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written
What We Do
Prolec has more than fifty years of experience in the creation of comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Our internationally recognized collection of transformers and our high-quality solutions, through the collaborative work of our business units and our strategic allies, reveal our sense of innovation, our social responsibility, and our leadership. At Prolec, we are committed to working with our strategic partners in the creation and innovation of comprehensive solutions and products that contribute to the development of a better future with energy.
