Electrical Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a project and technical leader to drive AC & DC rotating equipment development. You will oversee electromagnetic analysis, thermal loading, and insulation systems while guiding prototype testing and qualification efforts.

The role requires 3–7 years of BSEE experience, knowledge of noise and vibration in rotating machinery, and familiarity with motor manufacturing processes. Travel is minimal and collaboration with sales and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BSEE required with rotating machinery experience.
• Knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness in rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and performance analyses for rotating equipment.
• Use first principles to evaluate designs, prototypes, and production units.
• Develop testing protocols and evaluate results with field feedback.
• Collaborate to develop or modify products to meet customer needs.
• Provide technical support to sales and assist in quoting.
• Develop BOMs and costing using SolidWorks, EPDM and ERP tools.
• Ensure engineering data transfers into ERP accurately.
• Lead problem-solving and Kaizen activities.
• ONFORN/NAVAL security: provide proof of US citizenship.

Skills

Electromagnetic analysis

First principles

Thermal loading

Insulation systems

Power systems

Problem solving

MS Office

LEAN experience

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

ERP systems (Visual)

Job description

To provide project and technical leadership in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment ensuring the company’s leadership position in the market

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

• Product design and performance: 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.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Physical / Safety / Time Allocation

• Job requires sitting at a desk doing normal office work, including phone communications and using a computer. Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility. May be required to assist in production and testing of new products or product improvements.
• Spends approximately 70% of time working at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Spends about 30% of time on work away from desk, including going out into shop and discussing manufacturing issues with Manufacturing Department personnel. Must wear eye protection and any other required personal protective equipment while on the shop floor.

Education / Experience

• BSEE, minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience (rotating machinery experience a plus).
• Reasonable knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles as applied to rotating machinery.
• Reasonable knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used in motor production.
• Familiarity with mechanical motor design a plus
• 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
• Experience in a LEAN environment a plus
• 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

Travel

• Less than 5% of time to support customers.