Title: Electrical Design – Test Engineer

Location: GE Transportation (a Wabtec Company), Erie, PA

Job Description:

We have a dynamic opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to initiate and manage component testing thru our validation lab. This position will also lead integration of new software and hardware designs thru concept to production. The Engineer will interface with GE Transportation and local suppliers to execute assigned projects for new locomotive electrical system designs. Additional experience with high voltage testing and instrumentation a bonus.

Responsibilities:

- The engineer will be responsible for design and testing of power circuits and electrical hardware as related to locomotives (primary power and control systems).

- Provide technical support for direct current power electronics and magnetics design for three phase high-frequency switching power supplies for locomotive propulsion.

- Full Design Authority and Life Cycle Management, tasks include system level requirements analysis, sub-system level requirements development, conceptual design, preliminary design and detailed design up to and thru design verification and transition into production.

- Drive cross-functional teams to execute on critical project milestones, including but not limited to; design reviews, material orders, prototype builds, field and bench testing, etc.

- Develop test plans and related functions (layouts, stands, fixtures, etc.) which support the proposed plan for power electronic validation and field failure analysis.

Desired Skills:

- Experience in multiple KW Transformers, Large Scale Capacitors, Bus Bars, Contactors, Relays, Circuit Breakers, switching theory and practical applications.

- Strong engineering background and proven experience with leading various technical projects and familiarity testing components in a laboratory environment.

- An understanding of control logic function and its interaction between major electrical components.

- Past design experience with primary electrical systems and power magnetic components.

- Ability to create engineering experiments and execute testing to create workable solutions for electrical powered components.

- Proficiency with a 3D modeling suite and knowledge of finite element software.

- Familiarity with LabVIEW software and NI hardware.

- Semiconductor expertise (IGBT)

- Functional understanding of gate drivers

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Systems Engineering with 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Benefits:

Phoenix Technical Solutions offers an attractive compensation and benefits package; including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life, IRA with generous company match, paid holidays, vacation and more. Our global commitment to technological advancement offers opportunities for personal growth and development in a stable, supportive work environment.