Machine Controls and Systems Electrical Engineer

Sign-On & Relocation Available for select candidates

Unleash your design creativity and engineering skills to create and modify new and existing products. EMD is responsible for the design and development of highly advanced, engineered motors, generators, pumps and propulsors to the Navy and commercial industry.  We are looking for an Electrical Systems and Controls Development Engineer to join our Pittsburgh, PA (Cheswick) operations. Since the early 1950’s EMD has designed, engineered, manufactured, tested and delivered equipment used by the world’s most demanding militaries, power generation, energy, process and industrial clients!  Our engineers make the impossible a reality by delivering major technological advantages while exceeding specified performance levels.

Your Responsibilities:

Develop and create models, designs and simulations of electrical motors, generators, exciters and controls utilizing a variety of engineering tools.  Role will also develop and design information for use in reports, specifications and drawings. Direct support personnel in product design, analysis, fabrication, and testing.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Simulation of various types of electromagnetic equipment including electric motors, generators, exciters, rectifiers, motor drives and their needed controls. Must be comfortable creating simulations using MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape or other Electrical Specialized Power System programs. Work will include vector control and tuning for induction motors and drives.

• Create models and drawings, generate and contribute to technical reports, specification requirements, and perform trade studies and design reviews.  Must be able to coordinate and work on multiple project responsibilities simultaneously. 

• Direct the development and analysis of electric motors, generators, and exciters.

• Create simulation of systems employing hardware in loop (HIL) and/or rapid control prototyping (RCP) for model-based design process and real-time development and testing.

• Be comfortable leading engineering teams through moderately complex technical issues.  While actively supporting the development of plans for new designs and redesign efforts.

• With minimal guidance, should have initiative to plan, coordinate, and executes, a variety of engineering activities that may include documenting, reporting, publishing, and making technical or other presentations.

• Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office Suite.

What you Bring:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree is required with advanced degrees being highly desired. Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline is preferred

• Minimum of 8 years engineering experience

• Candidates need to be comfortable using 2D/3D Electromagnetic Finite Element Analysis (EMFEA such as ANSYS Maxwell, or Altair Flux) programs, and System Modeling (MATLAB Simulink)

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/