Electrical Engineer

Overview

IDEAL ELECTRIC stands as a vertically integrated manufacturer and servicer of high‑power specialized rotating electric motors, generators, and associated equipment. We are family‑run and oriented, offering the capabilities of a major manufacturer with entrepreneurial agility. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Mansfield, Ohio facility, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will work with a team at a time of growth to deliver world‑class engineering and manufacturing excellence.

From offshore installations to power plants, naval vessels to industrial facilities, your work will impact systems relied upon daily across continents and under the seas. This role supports the company’s mission to preserve critical engineering expertise built on a century of excellence and the electrification of the world.

• Develop electrical designs for rotating machinery including synchronous, induction, permanent magnet, switched reluctance, synchronous reluctance, and wound rotor designs (experience with some technologies may be sufficient).
• 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 safety and reliability standards.
• Engineer cooling methods including open ventilation, force ventilation, TEWAC, TEAAC, and 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 customer requirements.
• Develop and validate analytical models using IDEAL’s proprietary electrical design software to predict machine performance across 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, etc.).
• Support certification efforts with regulatory bodies including hazardous location and marine certifications from UL, CSA, ABS, DNV, IEEE, and military standards for rotating electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration of electrical and mechanical systems; work with manufacturing teams to develop production‑friendly designs that maintain electrical performance requirements.
• Review and optimize existing electrical designs to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability; support testing and validation of prototypes and new designs through data analysis and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in existing products and develop solutions to improve performance; prepare technical documentation including specifications, test procedures, and design guidelines.
• Evaluate new technologies and materials for potential application; support sales efforts by providing technical expertise during customer interactions and proposal development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred but not required for candidates with extensive hands‑on experience.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design of rotating machinery, preferably in medium to large industrial motors/generators.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic principles as applied to rotating equipment design; experience with winding design and configuration for various types and technologies.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize IDEAL’s proprietary electrical design software and tools.
• Knowledge of electrical insulation systems, materials, and testing methods; understanding of power electronics and control systems as they relate to motor/generator performance.
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