Electrical Engineer - Electric Motor Design

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Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Prod

Your role and responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer takes part in electric motor design for a complete range of NEMA motors. They are responsible for the design and specification of Windings and Electrical Components. You will complete drawings and manufacturing Bill of Materials and complete testing to demonstrate conformity with regulatory and application requirements. The electrical Engineer applies engineering principles and judgment in the motor design process. You will engage in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Product Development and R&D Engineering function and design motors which are successful in unique applications and meet customer expectations. The work model for the role is: onsite. #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the NEMA Motors division, designing winding and electrical components for electric motors in Fort Smith, AR. You will be mainly accountable for: • Use Computer Software and Corporate Design Programs to develop quality Motor Designs and Performance Data for new custom orders. Perform the required calculations to assure new designs meet customer requirements and ABB Motors safety and design parameters. • Develop Winding Designs that meet Customer Order specifications and Industry Standards. Create new drawings or modify existing drawings as needed. Complete and release accurate Bill Of Material specification. • Work with R&D Engineering when needed to develop new motor products and technology. The ability to flex and perform effectively across the Product Development and R&D Teams is essential. • Evaluate Test Data and Motor Performance against Customer Requirements. Issue Test Reports when required. • Analyze the effects of Design Changes on Motor Performance. Initiate Technical Data Release when permitted changes are made to existing Designs, Drawings, Customer Data, and Software. • Support Product Management, Sales Management, and the Advanced Technical Solutions Team to meet Business Goals, including Cost Reduction Goals.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering product or component design.
• Experience working with external customers and Inside/Outside Sales to design custom products, create design specifications and customer quotations.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and past experience troubleshooting, and conducting root cause analysis of failures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external departments and personnel.
• Experience working with cross functional departments (Production, Engineering, Product Design, Quality, Test, Sales and Customer Service etc.).
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in with Electric Motor Design and Manufacturing.

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