Lead Design Engineer Bus Work & Layout

Project Engineering:

• Lead project engineering for high-current generator excitation systems or relevant electrical power systems from requirements review and concept development through detailed design manufacturing support FAT installation and commissioning.
• Develop accurate mechanical layouts for high-current applications typically in the 5000 A to 10000 A range using AutoCAD and relevant 3D design tools.
• Lead complete bus work design for high-current systems including routing dimensions clearances creepage support locations bend details joint details thermal performance short-circuit withstand accessibility and manufacturability.
• Create and review general arrangement drawings cabinet layouts bus bar drawings fabrication details assembly drawings BOMs wiring interfaces and manufacturing documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinate closely with electrical design manufacturing quality suppliers and system integrators to ensure the mechanical layout and bus work design are practical safe manufacturable and compliant with project requirements.
• Support manufacturing quality processes including design-for-manufacturing reviews drawing release checks assembly inspections dimensional verification test documentation nonconformance resolution and corrective actions.
• Apply 3D design practices to validate fitment accessibility clearances cable routing cooling paths equipment installation and serviceability before manufacturing release.
• Manage complete technical execution for assigned high-current bus work and layout design scope including schedule deliverables design reviews manufacturing readiness risk mitigation and customer or stakeholder clarifications.

Field Services:

• Support site execution and installation planning for high-current generator excitation systems or relevant electrical systems with focus on mechanical layout equipment placement and bus work installation requirements.
• Review site installation conditions panel alignment bus work fitment clearances accessibility and routing against approved drawings and 3D design models.
• Provide technical support during installation assembly inspection FAT/SAT and commissioning activities related to high-current bus work cabinet layouts cooling arrangements and power connections.
• Identify and resolve mechanical layout bus work wiring interface installation and manufacturing-related issues while maintaining safety quality and schedule commitments.
• Capture site and manufacturing lessons learned and incorporate them into future layout bus work and 3D design improvements.
• Prepare installation support records punch lists issue logs redline updates and handover documentation in coordination with engineering manufacturing quality and customer teams.

Who You Are:

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others.Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team.You should be able to deliver messages in a clear compelling and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy drive and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eight (8) to sixteen (16) years of experience in generator excitation systems high-current electrical systems electrical panel design power electronics or relevant industrial power equipment.
• Proven AutoCAD or relevant CAD experience in designing mechanical layouts for high-current electrical systems preferably in the 5000 A to 10000 A range.
• Mandatory hands-on 3D design experience for equipment layout bus work arrangement fitment checks clearances routing accessibility and manufacturability validation.
• Strong capability to lead complete high-current bus work design with high accuracy including routing dimensional control joint details supports clearances creepage thermal considerations and short-circuit withstand requirements.
• Ability to create and review general arrangement drawings cabinet layouts bus bar drawings fabrication details assembly drawings BOMs interface drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality processes including design release checks dimensional inspection assembly verification FAT documentation nonconformance handling and corrective action follow-up.
• Understanding of high-current electrical equipment design practices including thermal performance electrical clearances mechanical supports cooling paths cable routing maintainability and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate drawings review comments and manufacturing inputs with minimal rework.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work with engineering manufacturing quality supplier and site teams while following all applicable safety and quality protocols.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling mechanical layout development bus work arrangement interference checks assembly validation and manufacturing drawing generation.
• Hands-on experience designing high-current generator excitation systems or similar electrical power systems in the 5000 A to 10000 A range.
• Advanced knowledge of high-current bus work design including material selection sizing joint design bend radius support strategy thermal behaviour short-circuit forces creepage clearance and manufacturability.
• Experience translating 3D layouts into accurate fabrication drawings assembly drawings part lists BOMs and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing quality processes for high-current electrical equipment including inspection planning assembly audits dimensional checks FAT support punch-list closure and documentation control.
• Experience working with suppliers fabricators manufacturing teams and quality teams to resolve design fitment production and inspection issues.
• Exposure to generator excitation systems power converters rectifier assemblies electrical panels switchgear or other high-current industrial power systems.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans a variety of medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.