Electrical Engineer, Lead (Sign on Bonus available for select candidates!)

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical in Cheswick, PA seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and analyze advanced rotating equipment and systems. You will lead studies, perform EM analyses, mentor engineers, and coordinate multi-project initiatives, using 2D/3D EMFEA tools to predict performance.

Requirements include a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred), 7+ years on rotating equipment, and US citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearances.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering with rotating equipment.
• Experience with EMFEA, system modeling, acoustics, or thermal analysis.
• Proficiency with Ansys Maxwell, Simplorer, Simulink, MATLAB; familiarity with Flux2D or RMXPRT is a plus.
• Ability to create models/drawings, perform design reviews and trade studies.
• Strong leadership, project coordination and communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen; ability to obtain DoD security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and expertise in electrical engineering for rotating equipment designs.
• Lead studies, analysis and testing; mentor engineers on complex projects.
• Model electrical interactions; evaluate EM fields using 2D/3D EMFEA codes.
• Plan and coordinate engineering solutions and project schedules.
• Lead experiments to collect data and interpret results; communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Rotating equipment experience

EM field analysis

Leadership / mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Ansys Maxwell

Simplorer

Simulink

MATLAB

Flux2D

RMXPRT

Job description

Your Responsibilities:

Design and analyze electro-mechanical components and systems for pumps, motors and generators using your engineering expertise. This role will allow you to lead studies, detailed analysis, and testing on new and modified machine designs. Bring your leadership and technical skills to develop and design solutions to meet our customers demanding requirements.

Salary: $120,000 – 165,000 per year. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• To provide guidance and expertise in electrical engineering to design and analyze complex rotating equipment and systems that will investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems. This will include leading technical teams in design and analytical activities for product design and development and production. Must be comfortable mentoring less experienced engineers and be actively involved in development of their skills.
• Master understanding and application of engineering software tools and systems, to evaluate Electromagnetic (EM) fields of electromechanical products including motors, generators, exciters and the like. Work will be done using the latest 2D and 3D electromagnetic finite element analysis (EMFEA) codes, techniques, and principles, to solve complicated technical issues, gauge designs, and predict product performance.
• Create and implement electrical system models to capture component interactions. This work will include analyzing VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), transformers, excitation systems, and various control systems.
• Lead projects by planning and coordinating complex engineering solutions. Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates. While analyzing assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete projects.
• Lead designs and the conducting of experiments to collect data and interpret those results. Must be capable of driving to find solutions in the face of ambiguity.
• This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills to create concise documentation, reporting, publishing, and presentation of technical information.

What you Bring:

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering required, PhD preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering directly involved with rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: Electromagnetic Finite Element Analysis (EMFEA), System Modeling, Acoustics, or Thermal Analysis.
• Previous experience with: Ansys Maxwell, Simplorer, Simulink, Mathcad, MATLAB, Flux2D, RMXPRT, or other Electric Motor / EMFEA design tools is highly desired.
• Experience creating models and drawings, design reviews, and present trade studies.
• Ability to perform analysis and studies with strong attention to details in a fast-paced environment.
• Small design team leadership coordinating multiple project responsibilities.
• Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office Suite to concisely relay information to all level of group.
• Preferred experience with ability to perform analysis and studies with strong attention to details in a fast-paced environment and Electrical design team leadership.
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.

Who we are:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/ #LI-MK1

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.