Winding Designer Technician

Prolec-GE Waukesha,Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a design professional to complete transformer winding layouts and BOMs, coordinating with the Design Engineer and shop personnel to ensure the electrical design is accurate and aligned with the master plan.

You will load long lead BOMs for core, winding and insulation materials in the system and help meet project schedules. The role requires strong drafting, problem solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or equivalent.
• Understanding of shop methods and drafting procedures.
• 5 years of technical training in electrical technology and transformer insulation design.

Responsibilities

• Complete winding design of transformers including BOM and sheets.
• Calculate dimensions and specifications per standard procedures.
• Provide technical support and training when required.
• Assist in planning and scheduling design and detailing processes.
• Direct or execute corrective action when shop problems occur.
• Suggest cost-saving ideas to reduce material and throughput time.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Team player

Effective communication

Drafting procedures knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP experience

Vendor liaison

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Drafting and Design

Understanding of shop methods and industry drafting standards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft OneNote

SAP

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.