Power Generation Design Engineer

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International in Pontiac, MI, is hiring a Power Generation Design Engineer for 100% on-site work. You will design 3-phase high- and medium-voltage permanent magnet machines, guide manufacturing approaches, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and US citizenship with potential security clearance. Join a leading aerospace power generation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Generation Systems.
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in the design of medium or high voltage power generation systems with direct generator design experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain security clearance may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand the principles of 3-phase medium and high voltage permanent magnet machines.
• Design generators' stators and windings with safety, reliability, and manufacturability in mind.
• Guide the manufacturing approach and identify major tooling required.
• Utilize industrial standards for construction and material selection.
• Define and document best practices, tools, templates, etc.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Power generation design

High voltage systems

Manufacturing integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Category: Product/Process Engineering

Requisition Number: LEADE006152

• Posted : July 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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World Headquarters
Pontiac, MI 48341, USA

Description

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Power Generation Design Engineer with experience regarding high power permanent magnet machine design and manufacturing to join our team. As a member of an integrated development team, the power generation design engineer will guide the design and manufacturing of new products through the lifecycle of the system from concept ideation to fielded operation in support of project goals.

This position is 100% on-site.

Power Generation Design Engineer responsibilities include:

• Understanding the principles of 3-phase medium and high voltage permanent magnet machines
• Designing generator stators, and stator windings with safety, reliability, and manufacturability as priorities
• Guiding the manufacturing approach of the product and identifying major tooling required
• Utilizing industrial manufacturing standards for construction and material selection
• Define and document best practices such as generalized tools, instructions, templates, etc.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Generation Systems or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in the design of medium or high voltage power generation systems with direct generator design experience
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing and installation of industrial electricity generation systems
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.
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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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