Electrical Team Leader

Barry-Wehmiller•Phillips, WI

10d

About The Position

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment used to transform paper into consumer products. The Electrical Team Leader leads engineers performing electrical engineering duties for BW Papersystems, including design, technical analysis, and alteration of electrical systems, while considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation. The role leads the electrical team supporting new corrugated equipment and upgrades, contributes to product strategy and development, and serves as a technical authority for electrical design, standards, and compliance. The position requires approximately 30% travel, which may include international travel. It reports to the Product Engineering Leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
Typically at least 10 years of experience in a design or research and development environment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in electrical hardware, including servo, VFD, and stepper drives; motors; safety codes; and industrial networks, including CRA standards.
High-level knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, conveyor systems, motors, and mechanical linkages.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems independently and work professionally with all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle varied duties, deadlines, and urgent business needs while maintaining a positive attitude and being versatile and flexible.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Engineers and Designers for corrugated new equipment and upgrades.
Model strong execution and add value to the business; mentor and support team members, plan succession, and exemplify the company’s Guiding Principles of Leadership and Leadership Fundamentals.
Lead electrical engineering teams developing new products and features for corrugated equipment.
Set electrical design standards and governance; serve as a technical authority on electrical design intent and compliance in major customer engagements.
Lead panel design and wiring standards and drive design-for-manufacture, cost, and quality improvements.
Guide electrical component selection and standardization, and shape vendor and platform decisions.
Guide power, protection, and EMC design and represent the company in customer and regulatory design reviews.
Lead electrical standards and compliance across the business, and set enterprise electrical CAD strategy and standards while evaluating and introducing design tools.
Collaborate with sales, customers, field service, and other departments to develop engineering and functional system specifications.
Set goals and priorities and coordinate product development activities to meet product launch deadlines, business goals, and financial objectives.
Assist in setting the strategic direction for the corrugated product line and contribute to corrugated electrical systems leadership and strategy.
Support global engineering collaboration initiatives for product development and support.
Diagnose defective work, determine its cause, and apply corrective measures.
Work directly with customers to analyze electrical system malfunctions and meet customer expectations and specifications.
Travel to customer installations and provide high-level technical assistance as needed.
Work with Sales, Field Service, and Operations to address urgent customer needs and quickly develop solutions to technical problems.
Advocate for product safety management processes, understand code compliance requirements, and lead hazard and risk assessment design reviews.