Exclusive Recruiting & Staffing Firm - Horseheads-NY (Elmira, New York Area)
Job Description
Manages the operation and enhancement of the Power Test Lab at this division. Applies expert and seasoned technical knowledge concerning vacuum interrupters and electrical power systems and standards to the following functions- To advance the development of the vacuum interrupter (VI’s) product line by assisting the R&D and Design personnel with the testing of vacuum interrupters and the interpretation of test data.
- To advance the operation of the lab through development and implementation of test procedures and the definition and acquisition of capital equipment for the lab to improve performance.
- To advance the application of the vacuum interrupter product line to existing customers, new customers and to other company product lines including low voltage and high voltage switchgear business, and the company contactor business. It also requires that this same level of expertise be available to customers of the VI product line to enable them to develop their new products with the company VI.
- To advise the company Horseheads production team on manufacturing and production testing issues
- To lead and participate in international standards development for electrical power switchgear, especially as they involve the application of vacuum interrupters.
Essential Functions:
A. Leads the total company effort in the testing and application of VI’s for new products and applications. Establishes the current and voltage ranges in which VI’s can be applied.
B. Plans the operation and the schedule for the Horseheads High Power Test Lab to accommodate the testing of new VI designs, of new VI applications, customer prototype switching systems and new company switch designs. Regularly prepares timely reports on test program status.
C. Identifies and acquires new technology to improve laboratory operations.
D. Originates advanced R&D projects into new test methods and VI application areas.
E. Drives the application of the VI across the Global comapny product range as an active consultant and technical expert to the various comapny development and engineering groups.
F. Prepares archival quality scientific papers for presentation at scientific conferences and for publication in technical and scientific journals.
G. Communicates effectively with company management and engineers and with customers, and scientific peers and others utilizing the most appropriate media whether electronic, audio-visual, hard copy, lab demonstrations or other means.
H. Address unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and hazards in your respective work area(s), and evaluate the ensuing correction(s).
I. Support all EHS functions, including ESP and ISO14001.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Ph. D. in EE, preferred
-Education and experience in power systems and in circuit protection disciplines.
-Education and experience in electrical circuit switching technologies.
-Knowledge of test methods and relevant International standards.
Organized, stress resistant, dynamic and efficient, comfortable with global team work, having a strong sense of responsibilities and priorities.
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
-Excellent interpersonal skills to guide and assist a wide variety of international customers in the use and application of VI’s is required.
-Previous management responsibility is an asset.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)
-Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
-Minimum 10 years experience in the Electrical Engineering field.
Experience
Level: Minimum 10+ Years
Travel Required: Up to 25 percent
Relocation benefit provided? Yes-International relocation provided
Company Description
-Great place to work -Great benefits
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