WL - Electrical Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Thomaston, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides project and technical leadership in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment, ensuring the company’s leadership position in the market. The role involves product design and performance analysis, utilizing First Principles for evaluation, and developing performance testing protocols. The engineer will be an integral team member for new product development and modifications, providing technical assistance to sales, and supporting quoting activities. Responsibilities include developing bills of materials, product costing, and ensuring accurate transfer of engineering data into the ERP system. The role also involves assisting or leading teams in problem identification and correction, and participating in Kaizen events. A key requirement is the ability to access Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN), necessitating proof of US Citizenship and attestation against dual citizenship.

Requirements

BSEE, minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience
Reasonable knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles as applied to rotating machinery.
Reasonable knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used in motor production.
Good oral and written communication skills are essential to convey issues and progress on activities.
Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proven analytical skills and problem-solver.
Proficient knowledge and use of MS Office Suite.
Must possess the ability to build peer relationships as well as work independently.
Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and have a strong customer focus.
Must provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship to meet NOFORN requirement.
Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Nice To Haves

rotating machinery experience a plus
Familiarity with mechanical motor design a plus
Experience in a LEAN environment a plus

Responsibilities

Electromagnetic analysis (ANSYS RMxprt/MotorCAD and Maxwell a plus), thermal loading, insulation systems, power systems, and others as required.
Utilize First Principles in analyzing and evaluating preliminary designs, prototypes, and production units to support qualification, testing, and troubleshooting.
Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results along with field feedback to affect product improvements as necessary to achieve optimum performance, customer satisfaction, and cost objectives.
Be an integral team member to develop new products and modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
Provides technical assistance to support sales efforts.
Support product quoting activities. Determine applicability of existing products, develop cost effective modifications to similar designs, and develop new products to support growth.
Develop bills of materials and product costing using various design and product data management tools (Solid Works, EPDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (Visual) systems.
Assure accurate transfer of engineering data into the ERP system.
Assist or lead teams in problem identification, correction, and verification.
Participate in Kaizen events to improve value stream.
Performs other duties as assigned.