Job # EE24078
Job Title Associate Engineer - Engineering Excellence Program
Office Location Roanoke, VA
Business / Department Rotational Track
Sales Territory, if applicable
General Role Description
Complete the identified Engineering Excellence Program (EEP) curriculum during the 24-month program period, including successive work rotations in a variety of the Company's business units and / or client projects of approximately 4-6 months each, and an 8-week classroom-based New Engineer Development Program (NEDP).
At the conclusion of the EEP, the program graduate will be assigned to a role within the Company through an interactive process that considers the graduate's knowledge, skills, and interests, and the needs of the business.
Role Accountabilities
Specific accountabilities for rotations are dependent on role assignment and will include, but not be limited to :
Application Engineer
- Prepare technical specifications for electrical and electro-mechanical power conversion equipment that meets applicable global and local standards, as assigned
- Prepare technical specifications for sensors and automation equipment suppliers as assigned
- Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards, as assigned
- Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application
- Ensure "as shipped" systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives
- Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible
Control Engineer - Industrial Systems
Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of workSupport technical project review meetings with clients as requiredDesign industrial controller and / or computer-based software modules to meet control functionality and work progress targets at prescribed engineering checkpointsDesign Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to meet control functionality and work progress targets at prescribed engineering checkpointsProvide regular, accurate, and considered status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situationControl Engineer - Energy & Infrastructure Solutions
Interpret client specifications and apply industry codes and standards to all products supplied to meet project requirementsCreate equipment specifications, bills of materials, and drawings, utilizing Company approved tools, that accurately reflect each project's equipment and product needs to ensure a design that meets project requirements and quality standardsPrepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to achieve the project scheduleTrack all revisions to the specifications and drawings, complying with established change control proceduresEdit project drawings to reflect preliminary, manufacturing, as shipped, and final "As-Installed" configurationsDevelopment Engineer
Identify new technologies that have the potential to address the present, but unfilled, needs of our clients, or that create demand as a direct result of significant performance improvements that will provide a level of direct benefit to our clients sufficient to differentiate the Company from our competitorsEvaluate the feasibility, cost, and benefits of incorporating new technologies in the Company's systems and productsIncorporate selected technologies into the Company's power products in cooperation with Company, parent company, and third-party development teamsDefine modifications to existing tools, and features of new tools, that are necessary to engineer and commission products that incorporate selected technologiesField Engineer
Commission AC and DC drive systems and / or control software or DC to AC inverter / skid and control software to meet design performance criteriaPerform tune up of AC and DC drive systems closed loop regulators or solar PV inverter products to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parametersTroubleshoot and correct performance problems in complex control systemsDesign, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements of assigned scopeGather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of workProvide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situationSales Application Engineer
Prepare technical specifications of drive and automation systems to meet clients' Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements and to effectively communicate these requirements to the clients and internal engineering teamDefine solutions that include hardware and software requirements for a project, in collaboration with clients and original equipment manufacturers (OEM's)Prepare detailed cost elements for the technical specificationIdentify enhanced product or service feature needs by soliciting feedback from clientsDesign competitive and viable technical approaches to resolve client issuesGeneral Employee Accountabilities
Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by managerGive manager best adviceGive earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specifiedCooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by managerExemplify Company Core Values : Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal CommitmentComply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and lawsRecommend viable improvements proactivelyEnsure effective utilization of business tools and processesRequirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, computer science, software engineering or mathematicsClasses, labs, and projects with concentration in some combination of electrical power systems, control system theory, supervisory software development, data base design / management, software engineering, robotics, or mechatronicsPersonal computer hardware and software skill proficiencyDemonstrated problem solving skillsDemonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts, in all employment and / or educational settingsDemonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skillsDemonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility, in all employment and / or educational settingsProficiency in MS Word, Excel, OutlookAvailability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes with limited notice, and with duration dependent on job assignmentSponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this positionPreferred Qualifications
Research project or thesis in the areas of control system theory, software engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electrical power systems, or AC / DC motor drivesCo-op, internship, or other work experienceWork experience as research assistant, intern, or co-op in the above areasLink to TMEIC Corporation Americas website : https : / / www.tmeic.com / . To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.
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