Electrical Drive Systems Engineer

MAN Energy Solutions enables its customers to achieve sustainable value creation in the transition towards a carbon neutral future. Addressing tomorrow’s challenges within the marine, energy and industrial sectors, we improve efficiency and performance at a systemic level. Leading the way in advanced engineering for more than 250 years, we provide a unique portfolio of technologies. Headquartered in Germany, MAN Energy Solutions employs some 14,000 people at over 120 sites globally. Our after-sales brand, MAN PrimeServ, offers a vast network of service centres to our customers all over the world.

Electrical Drive Systems Engineer

Summary: Responsible  for the development and evaluation of technical components and drive systems within the field of turbomachinery.  Further, the role requires coordination and management of scope of delivery for equipment, configuration of drive system solutions for customer projects, design and specification of technical components, assemblies, systems and internal coordination as well as coordination between customers and suppliers and other disciplines.  The Electrical Drive Systems Engineer is also in charge of reviewing and evaluating customer specifications and advising customers on technical solutions related to Main Drive Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the development and evaluation of technical components and electrical systems within the scope of delivery
• Development / configuration of Medium & High Voltage Motors & VFDs for customer projects in the field of turbomachinery
• Internal coordination as well as coordination between customers and suppliers and other disciplines
• Reviewing and evaluating customer specifications, estimating such requirements and advising customers on technical solutions
• Review and develop purchase order specifications based on customer specifications, standards, and internal regulations
• Preparation of assembly and commissioning documents
• Participation in technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
• Development/standardization of components and/or assemblies related to Electrical Drive Systems
• Support during commissioning of the scope of delivery

• Achieve goals for the external packaging which leads to the fulfillment of the project contractual obligations.
• Implementation of legal and operational requirements as part of project management
• Coordinate customer inspection and testing activities with the project manager.
• Coordinate MAN inspections and witness testing with the project manager.
• Assist in resolving requests for information (RFI) and non-compliance issues.
• Assist in coordination of product certifications per North American Standards (NEC, CSA, UL, etc..)

• Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of explosion protection and functional safety desirable
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications & associate certifications.
• Interdepartmental / Cross-functional thinking and acting
• Ability to work in a team, good analytical skills as well as systematic and methodical approach
• Independent work and willingness to travel worldwide on occasion
• Ambitious, team-oriented, systematic and conscientious way of working

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical (Preferred) or Mechanical Engineering

Required Experience:

• 5 plus years pertinent Electrical Engineering experience focused on Medium/High Voltage Motors & Drive Systems

Required 3^rd party Certifications/Qualifications:  None.

Other skills:

• Experience with and use of tools: SAP, MS Office
• Sound knowledge of relevant international standards and guidelines (MRL, EN, ANSI, API, VGB, etc)
• 2^nd language German or Spanish preferred.

Competencies:

• Professional Writer.
• Good Verbal Communication.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.
• All employees share the responsibility for encouraging a proactive safety culture through demonstration of being a positive role model, proper safety behaviors and safe work practices.

Physical Requirements:  Visits to industrial production plants, construction sites and manufacturing facilities which may be located in harsh climates and environments.

MAN Energy Solutions USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.