Machine engineer

Description

Winding Machine Engineer

$70,000 - $80,000 / Yearly

Workplace Type : Onsite

Schedule : Mon - Fri

Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment.

Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock , repairs , decommission , field technical services , parts , PCB disposa l and recycling .

Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions.

Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board. We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality , dependability , and environmental consciousness .

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

Benefits : Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life , vision , and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline.

Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.

A 2nd Chance : Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.

We are committed to 2nd chance hiring ! Only by working together can we create a better future.

• Supplemental Insurance : In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly : All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off : Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing : We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.

Job Purpose

The Automated Winding Engineer is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of automated winding machines used for electrical distribution transformer cores.

This role requires expertise in both sheet and wire winding equipment, with a focus on programming, calibration, process optimization, and quality control.

The engineer will troubleshoot issues, ensure high-quality production standards, and collaborate with various teams to improve winding processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, configure, and set up automated winding machines for wire and sheet winding processes, ensuring proper setup for transformer core winding specifications.
• Program and adjust winding machine parameters to meet precise specifications for transformer coil winding, including wire tension, coil winding speed, and layering.
• Continuously analyze and optimize winding processes for maximum efficiency, quality, and throughput while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of winding machines to ensure they are operating at peak performance.

Identify root causes of operational issues and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure that all winding processes meet quality standards and specifications. Inspect finished windings for defects and work with quality control teams to address any issues.
• Maintain detailed records of setup, production runs, machine maintenance, and process changes. Provide reports and feedback on process improvements.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to identify improvements, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions in the winding process.
• Train machine operators and other staff members on the proper use of winding equipment and best practices for machine operation and maintenance.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with accounting systems or ERP is a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to clearly communicate across all levels of the organization; written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, multi-task, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must have a team player attitude with a desire to support the company as a whole.

In addition to meeting the qualifications above, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge , skills and abilities listed below :

• Interpersonal Skills must maintain confidentiality, remain open to other’s ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things.
• Oral and Written Communication must speak clearly and effectively in positive or negative situations; must demonstrate group presentation skills;
• must be able to effectively write and edit written communications (i.e. letters, email, signs); must be able to read and appropriately interpret written information;

• Planning / Organizing must be able to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather / analyze information appropriately.
• Dependability must be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management instructions and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Adaptability must be able to adapt to change in the work environment and to manage competing tasks.
• Quality must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; must monitor own work to ensure quality requirements are met.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Emerald Transformer is the premier national single-source solution for oil-filled electrical equipment with services including repair, re-manufacturing, field technical services, recycling and disposal.

In addition, we provide oil processing, laboratory services and parts distribution. Emerald Transformer is headquartered in McKinney, Texas and has 8 operating facilities across the United States.

Last updated : 2024-11-20

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000