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mayo · Administrator Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 700

Consulting R&D Engineer
Company Siemens Industry, Inc.
Division SII - Drive Technologies - Large Drives
Functional Area RD - Research & Development
Location PA - Pittsburgh
Req ID 112209
Job Type Regular
Job Time Full-Time
Experience Level Senior Level
Required Education Bachelors Degree
Required Travel 20%

Company Description

Siemens Industry, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens’ global Industry Sector business-the world’s leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions. The company’s integrated hardware and software technologies enable comprehensive industry-specific solutions for industrial and infrastructure providers to increase their productivity, sustainability and profitability. The Industry Sector includes six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram Sylvania. With nearly 204,000 Siemens Industry Sector employees worldwide, the Industry Sector posted a worldwide profit of $4.7 billion on revenues of $47.3 billion in fiscal 2010. www.usa.siemens.com/Industry

Job Description

Highly motivated individual with solid electrical engineering experience in new product design and systems architecture. As part of the Global R&D Systems Development Group, this leadership position is focused on providing technical solutions from concept to delivery for air-cooled and water-cooled Medium Voltage (MV) Drives.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in translating market requirements to systems architecture plus the ability to communicate with different stakeholders.

•The role provides electrical engineering leadership in developing and enhancing MV product lines / platforms, and ensures the quality of output of multi-disciplinary engineering team.

•Develops conceptual design, design decisions for electrical function and drives them to final product in a highly cross-functional team environment.

•Supports Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Engineering with the troubleshooting and resolution of complex potential issues.

•Develops prototypes as required for testing and provides technical assistance on esteticÄƒ feasibility.

•Proposes and tests new designs to improve packaging, cooling efficiency, quality and cost position. Proposes new designs to address special requirements (e.g. marine applications, harsh environment applications, Arc-flash proofing, etc.).

•Keeps abreast of new advancements and can analyze requirements in light of emerging market trends/standards/technologies.

•Main tasks include: Interfaces with Product Development and Product Management groups and other departments to guarantee that the ultimate stil satisfies the market requirements, product / platform development, packaging of power converters and magnetic components, cabinet design, liquid cooled circuits design and testing, maintenance and trouble shooting of existing designs.

•Support on-site testing and troubleshooting of critical applications, customer projects as assigned.

•Lead / Support assigned Product Line enhancement / cost reduction / Maintenance activities.

•Works with global manufacturing locations to drive successful product localization.

Requirements:

•Bachelor's / Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
•8 to10 years of practical experience packaging electrical systems, designing industrial equipments and/or troubleshooting electrical designs.
•Experience with specification of system components (reactors, transformers, power components, cooling systems, etc.).
•Experience in interpreting customer specs and developing electrical drawings
•Familiarity with manufacturing / production environment and hands on experience supporting manufacturing and production. - Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
•Customer focus and ability to function in a team environment.
•Working knowledge of Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems and industry standards.
•Working knowledge of strike and creep distances.
•Ability to lead and function in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
•Excellent time management skills.
•Strong organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities are subject to change, should not be interpreted as a contract and is not a complete list of all duties
Apply on:
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_siemens/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=372837&localeCode=en-us