Principal Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal Design Engineer is responsible for the design of new products and makes improvements to existing products. This role will work with various groups directly and indirectly at Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. This role will provide electrical design, technical analysis and /or resolution of engineering problems.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions.
• Review designs and evaluate for complexity, reliability, ease of manufacture, and profitability.
• Participate in product electrical design work
• Process requires the correct interpretation and application of customer requirements, industry standards, design and manufacturing standards to insure that designs meet our customer requirements at an agreed upon level of performance and reliability
• Review design results and provide feedback where necessary in order to effectively support marketing schedules and insure that designs meet performance and cost objectives.
• Correctly interpret the product scope to insure proper application of the transformer products.
• Remain current with industry and technical developments and maintain a high level of expertise in designated areas of specialization.
• Maintain designated design, manufacturing and process related documentation.
• Consult with marketing and design engineering staff to understand solutions to meet customer needs.
• Consult with manufacturing process leaders to develop and optimize design solutions at the optimum total cost.
• Participate in the development of design system improvements. May act as design department liaison with other support functions such as IS, operations, etc. Assist in training of junior engineers.
• Product application principles and understanding of specific application requirements.
• Current knowledge of related technology (e.g. - IS technology, heat transfer, magnetic, dielectrics, and materials).
• Strong foundation in basic tenants of product technology, including mechanical design and product testing
• Work with operations team to optimize design for manufacturing from concept
  stage.
• Assist operations team when new products go into production.
• Basic technical project management with operations, engineering, service, sales/applications and components.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards and acceptable industry practices
• Follows instructions on methods, techniques, or approaches, but may modify approach to resolve unforeseen issues.
• Process and procedures will vary from one assignment to the next. Ability to modify working techniques
  Employee may use diverse but conventional methods or approaches.
• Excellent process and problem solving skills
• Solid Business Acumen to create and implement programs that support business strategy
• Ability to guide & lead non-technical personnel to technical solutions
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• An 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 applications: Power Point, Excel and Word
• Analytical capacity for creative problem-solving, process design and product application, design and development
• Data collection and analysis skills
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of functional experience in a related field and/or industry

Key Working Relationships

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

Operations Management, including plant Supervision, Quality, Planning, etc.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

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