Senior Electrical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

  • Cheswick, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation available for select candidates!We are looking for an Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.With 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 an Sr. Electrical Motor Engineer Cheswick suburb of Pittsburgh. This position will give an Electrical Motor Engineer the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most challenging projects for clients including 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.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 IYour 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 applying of engineering software tools and systems, to evaluate Electro-Magnetic (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, with the goal 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.
  • Will 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.
  • Will 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:
  • 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: Electro Magnetic Finite Element Analysis (EMFEA), System Modeling, Acoustics, or Thermal Analysis. Previous experience with: Ansoft 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 and be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.
#LI-MO1#INDNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our 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 StatementThis 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 contactFor US Applicants:If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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