Electrical Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Madison, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, designs and builds capital equipment for paper converting and related industries. The Electrical Engineer performs electrical design, technical analysis, and engineering problem resolution while considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation. The role designs and alters complex electrical equipment; tests and debugs equipment; prepares CAD layouts, schematics, detailed drawings, and bills of material; evaluates designs and new parts; and supports manufacturing, assembly, and field teams. The position manages project files and may lead, coach, or mentor less experienced team members, act as a team supervisor, or lead an engineering project team. It reports to an Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, or Principal Electrical Engineer. This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Work also takes place in the manufacturing area, where required personal protective equipment must be worn and used correctly. Regular domestic and/or global travel is required, including travel to customer sites to provide technical assistance. The role requires extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs. Physical demands include regular use of standard office equipment, visual and mental focus, and light lifting when inspecting goods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Typically 8 or more years of experience in electrical engineering.
Must be able 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; use of semiconductor devices; 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 validating 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 at customer facilities and manage customer relationships.
Ability to work with senior leadership and offer solutions.
Leadership skills.
Ability to correctly wear and use employer-required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing area.
Regular domestic and/or global travel is required.

Responsibilities

Design or alter highly complex electrical equipment.
Test and debug complex equipment to isolate defects.
Prepare layouts using CAD tools.
Evaluate complex designs and make engineering changes.
Evaluate new parts.
Prepare schematics, detailed drawings, and bills of material (BOMs).
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.