ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, MATLAB, Performance Modeling, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Machining, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Simulation, System Test
Apply now: Project Engineer – Alternator Simulation, location is Hybrid (Sheboygan, WI). The start date is ASAP for this full-time (permanent) position.
Job Title: Project Engineer – Alternator Simulation
Location-Type: Hybrid (Sheboygan, WI)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Full-time (Permanent)
Compensation Range: Base Salary $83,300 – $105,200 Target Bonus $6,600 annually
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description:
The client is seeking a Project Engineer focused on electrical simulation and validation of synchronous alternators used in generator systems for standby power applications.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Perform transient and steady-state simulation analysis of generator and alternator systems
- Develop and refine simulation models using tools such as Simulink, SKM, and electromagnetic FEA tools
- Conduct root cause failure analysis on alternator test and performance issues
- Support validation of first article production machines and system testing
- Optimize power systems for performance, cost, and reliability
- Develop alternator diagnostic algorithms and modeling best practices
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders on power system challenges
- Support education and knowledge sharing on power systems fundamentals
Requirements:
Must-Haves:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited; Master's strongly preferred)
- Strong interest in or experience with electrical machines and magnetics (alternators, motors)
- Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and/or Ansys Maxwell or Altair Flux
- Understanding of power systems behavior and electrical machine fundamentals
- Experience or exposure to root cause failure analysis
- Ability to work with or learn alternator/motor systems and performance modeling
- 3 years of experience preferred (open to strong new grads with relevant background)
Nice-to-Haves:- Experience with electric machine testing
- Coursework in electric machines or power systems
- Familiarity with d-q (qd0) modeling or symmetrical components
- Experience with islanded or parallel power systems
- Exposure to electromagnetic finite element analysis tools
- Industry experience in automotive, industrial motors, or academia (MS/PhD candidates valued)