What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer Motor Design position at Komatsu?
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Job Overview
This is an onsite position located in Longview, TX.
Working within Komatsu's Electrification Center of Excellence, the Electrical Engineer-Motor Design is responsible for electromagnetic designs for both air-cooled and water-cooled Switched Reluctance motors and generators, applied to equipment for the mining and construction industries, from smaller Komatsu construction loaders to very large electric drive dump trucks (EDT)).
The Electrical Engineer also provides technical support for the drawings associated with coils, connections, cabling, etc. along with technical support for the electrical interfaces to the target equipment.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Generates creative solutions using design principles and experience. Translates concepts and information into images and drawings. Uses feedback to modify designs for manufacturability and cost-effective products.
- Defines tests and analyzes test data to ensure design meets expected performance requirements.
- Interfaces with various functions within the organization or customers to review product testing results and to discuss potential design changes to address performance shortcomings.
- Understanding business implications of decisions, displays orientation to profitability and drives cost effective designs and decisions.
- Communicates on complex topics to audiences ranging from customers to peers to shop personnel
- Makes timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Sets goals and objectives. Organizes and schedules tasks and develops realistic action plans.
Qualifications / Requirements
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
