Electrical Engineer

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Are you passionate about preserving American engineering and manufacturing excellence while working for a company that makes a difference globally? Do you want to be part of an incredible 122-year-old brand with thousands of customers across more than 100 countries worldwide?

IDEAL ELECTRIC stands as the last independent, vertically integrated manufacturer and servicer of high-power specialized rotating electric motors, generators, and associated equipment. Family‑run and oriented, we're large enough to service, small enough to care – combining the capabilities of a major manufacturer with the entrepreneurial agility and innovative spirit that drives us to adapt quickly and solve complex challenges.

We're seeking an Electrical Engineer ready to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure that powers communities and industries around the world. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is based at our historic Mansfield, Ohio facility. You'll join a team at an exceptional time of growth in our mission to deliver world‑class engineering and manufacturing excellence.

From offshore installations to power plants, naval vessels to industrial facilities, your work will have real‑world impact on systems that millions rely on daily across the continents and under the seas. If you're ready to build a career you can take pride in while preserving critical engineering expertise built on a century of excellence and leading the electrification of the world, we want to talk to you.

The Electrical Engineer for Motors and Generators is responsible for the electrical design, development, and optimization of IDEAL's rotating electrical equipment portfolio. This position applies specialized knowledge of electromagnetic principles, winding design, insulation systems, and power electronics to create high‑performance motors, generators, and associated systems. Working within the Engineering department, this role collaborates with mechanical engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, quality personnel, sales, and service teams to deliver products that meet customer specifications while maintaining IDEAL's reputation for quality and reliability.

The position requires analytical thinking, technical problem‑solving ability, and comprehensive understanding of electrical systems in industrial rotating equipment. This full‑time role is based at IDEAL's Mansfield, Ohio Works facility, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

• Develop electrical designs for rotating machinery including synchronous, induction, permanent magnet, switched reluctance, synchronous reluctance, and/or wound rotor designs (a qualified candidate might have experience with some but not necessarily all of these technologies).
• Design and optimize synchronous excitation systems including brushless exciters, static excitation systems, and associated electrical regulation components.
• Develop high‑voltage (up to 13.8 kV) insulation systems that meet rigorous safety and reliability standards.
• Engineer considering various cooling methods including open ventilation, force‑ventilated, TEWAC, TEAAC, water‑jacket‑cooled systems based on application requirements.
• Perform detailed electromagnetic calculations and analyses to optimize motor/generator performance, efficiency, and thermal characteristics.
• Create and refine winding patterns, insulation systems, and electromagnetic circuits to meet specific customer requirements.
• Develop and validate analytical models using IDEAL's proprietary electrical design software to predict machine performance across various operating conditions.
• Calculate and specify electrical parameters including voltage ratings, current requirements, power factor, and efficiency metrics.
• Determine requirements for electrical protection systems and specify appropriate sensors for temperature and other monitoring parameters.
• Prepare, review, and approve test reports documenting machine performance, compliance with specifications, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards relevant to rotating electrical machines (NEMA, IEC, IEEE, API, MIL STD,…