What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Test Engineer position at Marathon Electric?
Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
About the role:
Marathon Electric has a great opportunity for a position to join our team, The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for delivering improvement and expansion of test equipment and processes. The activities comprise but are not limited to project planning, execution, implementation, and lifecycle support. This role crosses disciplinary boundaries between mechanical, electrical, software, and computer engineering. The ideal candidate will possess specialized knowledge in at least one discipline and have solid comprehension of the other disciplines as it relates to integrated electromechanical systems and automation.
You will leverage project management skills and multidiscipline technical knowledge to complete large and small projects according to requirements and objectives. To be successful you will be accountable for oversight of all project deliverables while acting as an individual contributor for some or all work breakdown tasks.
This individual is a technical expert within the Marathon Electric engineering lab and instrumentation group serving as a support resource for product development, manufacturing, and quality.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create scope of work documentation which defines project features and specifications based on wants and needs analysis augmented by regulations, standards, and historic practices.
- Develop system architectures with associated cost and timeline estimates target to meet or exceed requirements.
- Execute projects according to plans with continuous oversight of schedule, budget, and conformance to specification. Report performance to plan, identified risks, and mitigation plans according to project expectations.
- Apply creative thinking and first principle problem solving to develop simplified solutions to complex equipment and process problems. Convey concepts through block diagram, flow chart, logic diagrams, one-line diagrams, and system narrative technical documents.
- Independently create or modify design technical documents (diagrams, drawings, calculations, BOMs, operator manuals, etc.); computer models (3D CAD, Excel); and software applications, or provide design review oversight of work performed by assigned support resources. Ensure validation and revision control through documented practices.
- Actively support the department and customers by providing peer review, contributing to continuous improvement objectives, applying technical expertise for troubleshooting, and other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Travel dependent on project need; domestic and international possible; infrequent one to four weeks per year typical
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Knowledge / training:
Required Generalized skills
- Substantial technical system integration knowledge, required
- Knowledge of generally accepted industry practices
- Project Management
- Effective technical communication through formal and informal writing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, & Project
Preferred Specifics
- Proven skills and knowledge in instrumentation, data acquisition, electronic circuits and controls
- Knowledge of electrical components and circuits - switchgear, transformer, drive assembly and testing
- Electric motor and synchronous generator test methods and standards
- LabVIEW experience is preferred
- SolidWorks experience is preferred
Experience:
- 10 yrs. of experience integrating electromechanical systems
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net
We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
