Winding Designer Technician

Prolec-Ge Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a designer to complete transformer winding layouts and BOMs in support of electrical designs across varying complexities. You’ll detail and verify work, load long-lead BOM items into the system, and help meet master schedule milestones on a large manufacturing campus.

You will use software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, and SAP, and collaborate with engineering, QA, and shop personnel to ensure accurate, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or approved equivalent in engineering drafting is required.
• Understanding shop methods and drafting procedures is expected.
• Ability to interpret electrical design and transformer specs.

Responsibilities

• Complete winding design and BOM preparation from electrical design documents.
• Provide technical support and review designs with shop personnel.
• Coordinate with engineers and vendors to meet project schedules.

Skills

Winding design

Electrical drafting

Shop methods

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Drafting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

This role is responsible for completing the transformer winding layouts for designs of varying complexity. This may also include detailing and or checking other designers work. Designers work closely with the Design Engineer and other engineering support to ensure that winding design and detail is per the electrical design of the transformer. Designers are also responsible for loading the long lead BOM related to the core, winding and insulation material in the system. Designers are also responsible for meeting schedule dates per the master plan of the company. Designers are expected to utilize any and all programs to complete assigned tasks effectively. These programs include but are not limited to: Microsoft Word – Microsoft Access – Microsoft Excel – Microsoft PowerPoint – Microsoft OneNote–SAP, etc. Designers are responsible for their design and layout and review their design with shop personnel. Designer are expected to communicate with the vendors to discuss the design requirements when required.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete winding design of transformers including preparation of winding sheets, BOM based on Electrical design and documentation provided in project design folder, standard practices, and/or from technical advisories (TA).
• Calculate dimensions, allowances, and specifications per standard procedures or general design knowledge of shop capabilities when standard procedures do not exist. Verify and update programs as required.
• Provide technical support and training of others when required.
• Assist the supervisor in the planning and scheduling of the design and detailing processes.
• Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered. Consult with shop and QA personnel in the interpretation of engineering information.
• Assist on development projects as requested by supervisor. This may also include completion of standard processes or practices and computer programs.
• Recommend and develop new procedures to improve the efficiency of the design and/or detailing process.
• Designers are responsible for providing the disposition to the NCs related to their work and work with the trouble shooting team to provide guidance to the manufacturing to resolve shop issues.
• Suggest cost saving ideas to reduce material and throughput time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent process and problem solving skills
• Duties require an understanding of shop methods, industry standards, and drafting procedures
• Some occasional travel may be required
• Excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation
• Computer skills: highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to perform assignments under minimal supervision, with assistance as required for design questions or technical problems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Drafting and Design or approved equivalent
• Understanding of shop methods, industry standards, and drafting procedures

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of technical training in electrical technology and working knowledge of electrical and insulation design of transformers and components

CONTEXT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

• Engineering Organization, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and applications engineering groups

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.