Career Opportunities: Motor & Generator Testing Engineer

Position Title

Motor & Generator Testing Engineer

Active – FULL TIME REGULAR

Round Rock, TX US

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is for a hands-on engineer who will work in a team environment to utilize their skills and talents to plan and deploy or design and construct electrical and electromechanical equipment and systems to support testing of rotating machinery and related systems testing. They will develop improved test methods and equipment to reduce test time, data entry, and variation in results.

The applicant will learn test processes, update and improve work instructions with a visual emphasis, create training videos and train employees on instruments, tests, and paperwork. They’ll ensure we have the right equipment and PPE for these tests and make recommendations as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates measured data and coordinates review of measured data and recommends design and/or testing modifications to achieve testing success.

• Reviews and analyzes contract and quotation data to determine feasibility of proposed testing.
• Designs test tooling and systems, including test fixtures, motor mounts, sensor mounting brackets and fasteners.
• Plans and prepares technical reports, function documentation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation development.
• Maintain and upgrade systems and related equipment to correct errors, maintain operation, add features, or otherwise improve systems after implementation.
• Recommend, develop, and schedule training for staff on in-house developed systems.
• Develop and implement improved test processes, methods, and supporting systems for product development, evaluation, and validation testing.
• Identify the PPE required for tests and understand why.
• Identifies, develops, installs and maintains reliability systems for monitoring critical process machinery, such as test department motor generator sets, electrical systems (transformers, tap changers, thyristor power supplies, etc.) and manufacturing process equipment.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area.
• Arrives at the work station on time with minimal absences and adheres to all company policies. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.
• Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards and compliance with Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures.
• Incorporate the Standards of Excellence as outlined by TWMC (Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, and Follow-Through) into daily activities in order to create a Total Quality environment through personal commitment to excellence.
• Other functions as required (non-essential functions).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Customer service-oriented attitude
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Quickly adaptable to new technologies
• Perform quality work and exhibit pride in their efforts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM related engineering discipline is preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Hands-on experience with test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with vibration analysis of rotating machinery
• Data analysis using advanced statistical analysis methods such as statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing & testing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems, industrial sensors, and actuators: pressure, temperature, electrical power (AC/DC), LVDT, bridge, accelerometers, and motion/servo controllers.

MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER

TECO-Westinghouse’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or TECO-Westinghouse may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.