Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Test Engineer

Department: Quality Department

Primary Objective of Position

A Test Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of Test Floor activities that support the production of large, multi-million-dollar electric motors and generators.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Develop and implement continuous improvement projects to improve safety and efficiency. Research product and process related technology advancements and create training material for any that are implemented. Provide troubleshooting assistance and technical support when needed. Create test plans, develop test procedures, and organize the resources required to complete the testing. Self-sufficiently interpret design, specification and verification data to establish and document compliance of product to customer expectation. Crate and maintain company quality documentation such as Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Specifications. Create, and/or approve Test reports to capture results of testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic electrical technical skills with a desire to gain broad electrical motor experience including safety, controls, programming, design, verification and compliance with standards such as NEMA, IEEE, API, and ISO. Excellent communication and writing skills required for presentation, reporting and training activities, with the ability to participate or lead multi-discipline teams in continual improvement programs. Ability and willingness to learn test floor programs, software, and hardware, that is both mechanical and electrical. Good problem-solving skills with the aptitude to think out of the box.

Education and Experience:

Degree in Electrical Engineering field is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Prior experience with LabVIEW, PLCs, and data acquisition programming desired. Prior experience with vibration analysis strongly desired.

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving over, around, and about shop machinery. Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted. Physical ability to travel via public, commercial or personal transportation. Must be able to legally drive a vehicle in the US. Must be able to travel internationally.

Salary Range

$70,000 to $80,000

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