Electrical Engineer, Lead

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer, Lead to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location!

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 I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I 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.
• 10+ 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/

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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