Electrical Design Engineer

WEG TRANSFORMERS USA • Washington, MO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

WEG designs and manufactures electric machines that power industries around the world. Since 1961, WEG has grown into one of the largest electric machine manufacturers globally, with 47,000+ employees, 4700+ engineers and sales in 135+ countries. WEG is expanding its U.S. operations and invites experienced professionals to help shape the future of power systems in the North American market. WEG empowers its team through integrity, collaboration, and continuous development. WEG invests in its people and promotes a workplace that values belonging, sustainability, and personal growth. WEG encourages employees to contribute to social initiatives focused on health and education. WEG actively reduces its environmental impact through smart engineering and responsible operations. WEG's values—Human Company, Teamwork, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership—guide everything WEG does. This role is for a transformer-savvy electrical engineer to join WEG's U.S. Power Transformers team in Washington, MO. The engineer will lead quoting and design efforts for 3-phase distribution and/or power transformers rated up to 230kV. The engineer will solve complex technical challenges, support customers, and improve product quality through hands-on engineering and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• 3 + Years of experience and strong knowledge and experience with engineering principles and procedures.
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate in basic English;
• Demonstrated examples of taking initiative, identifying new methods and approaches, and challenging current methods of working;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks;
• Experience using standard office productivity software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Must complete: application, talent assessment, job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Have current work authorization for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in distribution or power transformer industry
• Proficiency using AutoCAD
• Experience with SAP
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting power quality
• Experience analyzing system designs
• Resides or plans to reside within reasonable commuting distance

Responsibilities

• Design 3-phase, 50/60 Hz distribution and/or power transformers with ratings of up to 230kV
• Verify transformer performance under short circuit, overvoltage, and thermal conditions
• Interpret customer specifications and define accurate transformer requirements
• Create and submit customer drawings, shop drawings, and manufacturing instructions
• Develop test protocols and review factory test reports
• Respond to customer inquiries and deliver techno-commercial solutions

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health savings accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior