Electric Motor Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

With an expected annual growth over the next 3 years Curtiss-Wright EMD in Pittsburgh is looking to expand our Electrical Engineering team. EMD is looking to hire a

• Sr. Electrical Motor Engineer,
• in Cheswick, a suburb of Pittsburgh. This position will give an Electrical Motor Engineer the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most challenging projects that include military, power generation, energy, process and industrial clients. For over 70 years we have been delivering major technological advantages that exceed expectations while always meeting our hallmark for quality, reliability, and safety! ENGAGE YOUR CAREER and see what YOU DESIGN become reality in THE ENGINEER’S PLAYGROUND! Join the Wright Team!

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 and testing on new and modified designs. Bring your leadership and direction of technical teams

to develop and design information used in reports, specifications, and drawings.

Your Challenge :

To provide guidance and expertise in electrical engineering to design 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 useful understanding and application of engineering software tools and systems, to evaluate Electromagnetic (EM) fields of electromechanical products including pumps, 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.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required , Masters preferred. PhD a plus

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