Electrical Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and troubleshoot highly complex equipment for manufacturing and field projects. You will develop layouts, schematics, and BOMs while supporting manufacturing and customer sites.

The role requires deep power electronics expertise, CAD skills, and the ability to read complex schematics; domestic travel is expected to support projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and extensive electrical design experience.
• Strong power electronics knowledge with circuit theory and design skills.
• Experience with CAD tools, PCB layouts, schematics, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design/alteration of highly complex electrical equipment.
• Test and debug highly complex equipment to isolate defects.
• Prepare layouts using CAD tools.
• Evaluation of highly complex designs and engineering changes.
• Evaluate new parts; prepare schematics and BOMs.
• Provide expertise and support manufacturing/assembly teams.
• Travel to customer sites to provide expertise and support field teams.
• Lead and mentor team members; may act as supervisor.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit theory

High-speed digital design

Mixed-signal design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

FPGA programming

CAD tools

EMC/EMI compliance

Documentation & BOMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PCB design tools

Schematic capture tools

FPGA toolchain

Job description

About Us

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

Perform Electrical design, technical analysis and/or resolution of engineering problems with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation

Essential Functions

• Design/alteration of highly complex electrical equipment
• Test and debug highly complex equipment to isolate defects
• Prepare layouts using CAD tools
• Evaluation of highly complex designs; make engineering changes
• Evaluate new parts
• Prepare schematics, detailed drawings and bills of material (BOM)
• Provide expertise and support manufacturing/assembly teams
• Manage and maintain project file
• Travel to customer site to provide expertise and support field teams with technical assistance as required
• Leads, coaches, or mentors less experienced team members
• May act as a supervisor to the team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Must be able to perform all level 4 duties competently
• Must have core power electronics skills: Circuit theory and analysis High-speed digital circuit design Mixed signal / Analog circuit design Use of Semiconductor devices in designs Creating schematics using design software Creating PCB layouts using design software Circuit simulations and analysis Testing and debugging of prototype circuits Microcontroller and DSP interfacing and programming FPGA programming and implementation Modern and Classical control theory Instrumentation for validation of PCB designs and Power Electronic Components Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as EMC/EMI compliance 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 Problem-solving ability Advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods; electrical design and project management Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in customer’s facility and manage that relationship Ability to work with senior leadership and offer solutions Leadership skills Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Typically has 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering

Supervisory / Responsibility

Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Electrical Engineer; may lead an engineering project team

Work Environment

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; regular travel is expected.

Position Type

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel

Regular domestic and/or global travel is required for this position.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time. At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

BW Papersystems Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.