Design Engineer - Packaged Variable Frequency Drives

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning.  We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

As a Design Engineer focused on Packaged VFD designs, you will have direct and daily contact with our customers, suppliers, and internal sales teams.  You will be tasked with overall design of VFD packages to meet the requirements of Oil and Gas Upstream, Automotive/EV, Material Handling, Marine, Municipal W/WW, Data Centers, Semiconductor, and Hoist/Crane applications.  This is a hybrid-based role and candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance to one of our office locations in Baton Rouge/New Orleans LA, Houston/Dallas TX, Savannah/Conyers GA, or Jacksonville/Tampa FL.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Work with the AWC leadership teams across all markets to develop standardized VFD package designs for focused vertical applications
• Drive efficiency and cost competitiveness with selected component manufacturers
• Work closely with CAE Designer to complete standard drawing packages and documentation
• Partner with fabrication facilities to build AWC Packaged VFD designs
• Manage FATs and quality assurance to ensure adherence to design
• Stewards the implementation of custom VFD solutions, and develops accompanying schematics, drawings, and specifications as needed
• For custom applications, reviews technical requirements to ensure successful VFD implementation.
• Responsible for the technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of outgoing AWC proposals
• Participates in and provides technical expertise in all stakeholder meetings with customers and manufacturers
• Monitors builds with our manufacturing partners for technical compliance to specifications and good design practices
• Reviews drawings (preferably with customer) to ensure technical compliance and to avoid unnecessary redesign and issues during equipment installation/startup
• Will occasionally need to develop and deliver technical presentations used to engage customers or assist sales teams’ understanding of AWC’s Packaged VFD capabilities

Skills you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering OR
• Engineering Technology Degree with three years of experience interacting with variable frequency drives (design, purchasing, selling, troubleshooting)
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency drive applications, technology and ability to package for specific vertical applications. 
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate accurately and effectively. Must be able to effectively interface with a variety of technical as well as project management teams
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office/Teams tools to analyze and solve routine problems

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Previous documented experience with VFD applications across various vertical applications including commissioning support and package design
• Eplan and Siemens – NX

The Rewards

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

 About AWC

As employee-owners, we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves to deliver better, safer, more effective automation solutions. We do this through strategically partnering with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. Our team of over 600 employee-owners embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.