Electrical Engineer

Location: Phillips

About Us:

BW Paper systems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers.

For more information, visit  is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Perform Electrical design, technical analysis and/or resolution of engineering problems with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation

Essential Functions:

Design/alteration of highly complex electrical equipment

Test and debug highly complex equipment to isolate defects

Prepare layouts using CAD tools

Evaluation of highly complex designs; make engineering changes

Evaluate new parts

Prepare schematics, detailed drawings and bills of material (BOM)
Provide expertise and support manufacturing/assembly teams

Manage and maintain project file Travel to customer site to provide expertise and support field teams with technical assistance as required

Leads, coaches, or mentors less experienced team members

May act as a supervisor to the team Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

Must be able to perform all level 4 duties competently

Must have core power electronics skills:

Circuit theory and analysis

High-speed digital circuit design

Mixed signal / Analog circuit design

Use of Semiconductor devices in designs

Creating schematics using design software

Creating PCB layouts using design software

Circuit simulations and analysis

Testing and debugging of prototype circuits

Microcontroller and DSP interfacing and programmingFPGA programming and implementation

Modern and Classical control theory

Instrumentation for validation of PCB designs and Power Electronic Components Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as EMC/EMI compliance

Knowledge of CE, UL or CSA standards

Experience with power electronics

Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts

Advanced knowledge of CAD and engineering systems

Strong logical and reasoning abilities

Problem-solving ability

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods; electrical design and project management

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in customer’s facility and manage that relationship

Ability to work with senior leadership and offer solutions

Leadership skills

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Typically has 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering

Supervisory/Responsibility:

Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Electrical Engineer; may lead an engineering project team

Work Environment:

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility.  Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area.  The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

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