Design Engineer - Electrical

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer  assumes engineering responsibility for specific design and development phases of induction motors, including design, verification, implementation, validation, and production support.

Working under the guidance and direction of more senior engineers, this position contributes to product design, technical analysis, product improvement, new product development, manufacturing support, and customer technical support. The role also provides opportunities to develop expertise across multiple product families and engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Engineering

• Conduct product design and development in accordance with established design guidelines and engineering tools, including CAD programs.
• Perform calculations and technical analyses using:
  • Closed-form methods
  • Computer applications
  • Simulation tools
• Develop calculation tools for specific engineering problems.
• Review drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other documentation required to manufacture, test, install, and commission products.
• Build technical proficiency and knowledge across more than one product family, engineering discipline, and related application.
• Create and enhance specific design guidelines by applying engineering experience and technical knowledge.
• Prepare engineering reports addressing topics and issues involving various products and technical fields, including reports that may be distributed externally.

Technical & Customer Support

• Support the Sales department by providing technical input for negotiations involving standard products.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments and customers in accordance with established design guidelines.
• Respond to technical questions and help resolve product and engineering-related issues.
• Communicate technical information effectively with customers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

New Product Development

• Assist with the development of new products by:
  • Providing input on product specifications
  • Designing prototypes
  • Developing validation tests
  • Preparing supporting technical documentation
• Provide engineering input into project feasibility and cost analysis.
• Provide input regarding the time and resources required to complete multiple project tasks.
• Support the development of project schedules and execute assigned tasks according to established orders and schedules.

Project Execution & Engineering Support

• Strive for 100% on-time completion of assigned engineering tasks.
• Monitor the execution of specific tasks assigned to more junior team members.
• Provide timely updates and reports on project status.
• Review the work of designers and engineers with less experience.
• Review products for compliance with company standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical input to non-conformance dispositions and corrective actions based on established design guidelines.

Product & Process Improvement

• Participate in initiatives focused on:
  • Product improvement
  • Productivity improvement
  • Standardization
  • Cost reduction
  • Cycle-time reduction
• Lead selected improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical input based on established engineering guidelines when addressing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Contribute to technical papers and invention disclosures.

Compliance & Company Standards

• Comply with all company policies, including:
  • ISO 9001 Standards
  • Affirmative Action Plan
  • Safety procedures
  • Drug-free workplace requirements
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

This position requires daily interaction with all levels of TECO-Westinghouse and customers, including:

• Engineering
• Marketing
• Factory Operations
• Supply Chain
• Service
• Accounting
• Customers
• Other internal technical and business teams

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 3–5 years of related engineering work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage equipment (2.4–13.8 kV) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience using relevant:
  • CAD software
  • PDM software
  • Simulation software
• 3–5 years of experience applying relevant industry standards, including:
  • NEMA
  • IEEE
  • IEC

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Safety rules
  • Industry standards
  • Operating and maintenance instructions
  • White papers
  • Procedure manuals
• Ability to prepare technical reports and professional correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to:
  • Define problems
  • Collect data
  • Establish facts
  • Draw valid conclusions
  • Interpret technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to work with both abstract and concrete variables.
• Working knowledge of statistical tools.
• Demonstrated drive to learn new skills and acquire technical knowledge.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to practical engineering situations.
• Bias for action and ability to move projects forward.

Technical Communication & Language Skills

Ability to:

• Read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, repair specifications, test results, and technical journals.
• Respond effectively to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
• Communicate effectively with:
  • Top management
  • Customers
  • Trade associations
  • Other public and professional groups

Mathematical Skills

The position requires the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, including:

• Exponents
• Logarithms
• Quadratic equations
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations

The position also requires the ability to apply mathematical operations to engineering and analytical tasks such as:

• Frequency distributions
• Test reliability and validity
• Analysis of variance
• Correlation techniques
• Sampling theory
• Factor analysis

Reasoning & Problem-Solving

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to analyze technical information and apply engineering judgment to assigned projects.

Work Style & Supervision

• Works under general supervision.
• Must be a self-starter capable of taking ownership of assigned projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Expected to work independently while seeking guidance from more senior engineers when appropriate.
• May monitor specific tasks assigned to less-experienced team members and review their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Taste or smell

The employee is frequently required to:

• Climb
• Balance

The employee is occasionally required to:

• Sit
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Specific vision requirements include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The position is performed in a manufacturing and engineering environment where the employee may be:

• Regularly exposed to vibration
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally exposed to:
  • Wet and/or humid conditions
  • High or precarious places
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Extreme cold
  • Extreme heat

The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Why Join TECO-Westinghouse?

This role provides an opportunity to develop specialized engineering expertise in induction motor design and development while working across product design, testing, manufacturing, customer support, and continuous improvement. The position offers exposure to multiple product families and engineering disciplines while contributing to new product development and improvements to existing products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace built on professionalism, teamwork, safety, and respect.