Electromechanical Test Engineer

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Wausau (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric, part of WEG Group, offers a great opportunity for an Electromechanical Test Engineer. This role encompasses project planning, technical documentation, and troubleshooting in electromechanical systems. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in the electric machinery sector, and be a key player in delivering quality services across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with data acquisition and electronic circuits preferred.
• Knowledge of electric motor testing methods and standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution of test equipment improvements.
• Develop system architectures and create technical documentation.
• Provide peer reviews and troubleshooting support for engineering projects.

Skills

Time management

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

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Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

About The Role

Marathon Electric has a great opportunity for a position to join our team. The Electromechanical Test Engineer is responsible for delivering improvement and expansion of test equipment and processes. The activities comprise but are not limited to project planning, execution, implementation, and lifecycle support. This role crosses disciplinary boundaries between mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering. The ideal candidate will possess specialized knowledge in at least one discipline and have solid comprehension of the other disciplines as it relates to integrated electromechanical systems and automation.

The ideal candidate will strive to be a technical expert within the Marathon Electric engineering lab and instrumentation group serving as a support resource for product development, manufacturing, and quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support creation of scope of work documentation which defines project features and specifications based on wants and needs analysis augmented by regulations, standards, and historic practices.
• Develop system architectures with associated cost and timeline estimates target to meet or exceed requirements.
• Execute projects according to plans and conformance to specification. Regularly report project progress and performance to plan.
• Apply creative thinking and first principle problem solving to develop simplified solutions to complex equipment and process problems. Convey concepts through block diagram, flow chart, logic diagrams, one-line diagrams, and system narrative technical documents.
• Independently create or modify design technical documents (diagrams, drawings, calculations, BOMs, operator manuals, etc.); computer models (3D CAD, Excel); and software programs, or provide design review oversight of work performed by assigned support resources. Ensure validation and revision control through documented practices.
• Actively support the department and customers by providing peer review, contributing to continuous improvement objectives, applying technical expertise for troubleshooting, and other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Travel – dependent on project need; domestic and international possible; infrequent one to four weeks per year typical
  
  

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Knowledge / Training

Required Generalized skills

• Strong time management and planning behaviors
• Effective technical communication through formal and informal writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, & Word
  
  

Preferred Specifics

• Project Management training
• Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, electronic circuits and controls
• Knowledge of electrical components and circuits - switchgear, transformer, drive assembly and testing
• Electric motor and synchronous generator test methods and standards
• LabVIEW experience is preferred
• SolidWorks experience is preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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