Electrical Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Phillips, WI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, designs and manufactures capital equipment for paper-converting industries. The Electrical Engineer performs electrical design, technical analysis, and resolution of engineering problems while considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation. The role involves designing and evaluating complex electrical equipment, preparing CAD layouts, schematics, drawings, and bills of material, and testing and debugging equipment and prototype circuits. The engineer supports manufacturing, assembly, and field teams, maintains project files, and provides technical assistance at customer sites. The role may lead, coach, or mentor less experienced team members, may act as a team supervisor, and may lead an engineering project team. It is a regular, full-time office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with time spent in both office and manufacturing areas. Regular domestic and/or global travel is required, and extended workdays and hours may be needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Typically 8 or more years of experience in electrical engineering.
Ability to perform all level 4 duties competently.
Core power electronics skills, including circuit theory and analysis; high-speed digital circuit design; mixed-signal and analog circuit design; semiconductor device use; schematic and PCB layout creation using design software; circuit simulation and analysis; prototype circuit testing and debugging; microcontroller and DSP interfacing and programming; FPGA programming and implementation; modern and classical control theory; and instrumentation for validation of PCB designs and power electronic components.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including EMC/EMI compliance, and knowledge of CE, UL, or CSA standards.
Experience with power electronics.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts.
Advanced knowledge of CAD and engineering systems.
Strong logical and reasoning abilities and problem-solving ability.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods, electrical design, and project management.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a customer’s facility and manage that relationship.
Ability to work with senior leadership and offer solutions.
Leadership skills.
Ability to correctly wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) in the manufacturing area.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical design and technical analysis, and resolve engineering problems while considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation.
Design or alter highly complex electrical equipment.
Test and debug highly complex equipment to isolate defects.
Prepare layouts using CAD tools.
Evaluate highly complex designs and make engineering changes.
Evaluate new parts.
Prepare schematics, detailed drawings, and bills of material (BOM).
Provide expertise and support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
Manage and maintain project files.
Travel to customer sites to provide expertise and technical assistance to field teams as required.
Lead, coach, or mentor less experienced team members.
May act as a supervisor to the team and may lead an engineering project team.
Perform other duties as assigned.