Electrical Engineer (Finance)

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com .

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

The electrical engineer is responsible for the design and development of electrical and control systems for diesel engines and generator sets, and will act as a generator/alternator subject matter expert for the organization. The electrical engineer also supports engine and generator set production, test, and commissioning. This position reports to Fairbanks Morse's Navy Segment while also supporting the MSC and USCG segments.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for specifying, operating, and troubleshooting alternators / generators.
• Maintain and support engine and generator set control software (Allen Bradley PLC and various proprietary systems).
• Support engine and generator set manufacturing, assembly, and test, including troubleshooting electrical and control systems.
• Develop, review, and update electrical engineering documents including:
  • Interconnect drawings for integrated systems.
  • System schematics.
  • Instrumentation drawings.
  • Procurement drawings.
  • Instructions & procedures.
  • Bills of materials.

• Works with customer to resolve contract deviations, unclear requirements, etc.

• Support sales process (Contract changes and new contracts):
  • Review customer specifications.
  • Develop compliance matrices.
  • Estimate cost and lead time.
• Occasional domestic and international travel. Typical reasons for travel include training, customer visits, supplier visits, and shipboard engine commissioning.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• BS in electrical engineering, preferred emphasis in generators and/or power.
• Strong preference for diesel generator set knowledge and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads through effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
• EMI experience a plus.
• Technical proficiency in French, German, or Danish a plus.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Travel: 0-10% of time (varies)

Language: English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.