Job Description Summary

The Generator Nonmetallic Materials Technical Leader (TL) role is a joint role responsible for the coordination / leadership of lab testing, product development, RCA’s, and ongoing production requirements/issues, as well as local centre leader for the Repair Engineering group.

The Lab Technical Leader responsibility involves a thorough understanding of Chemical, Thermo-Mechanical, Electrical and Physical (Mechanical) properties of nonmetallic materials associated with generator insulating materials. The NMM TL leads communication and or coordination with engineering teams, product service, manufacturing, suppliers, business partners, and customers to assure the lab/team meets required internal and external customer needs.

The Repair Engineering responsibility covers continued development of manufacturing qualifications programs / repair Instructions / work instructions / standards and design practices associated with this technology. It is also to lead the local repairs team and provide development support.

The lab TL is the technical expert with responsibility leading the required testing of insulating materials as well as special internal and external programs. The TL will need to be focused on safety with the authority to stop work as need to ensure people and equipment protection.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding capability of product and equipment related to high voltage insulation systems and non-metallic materials testing used in large electrical generators.

• Complete specific development, process improvement, and qualification programs for stator and rotor electrical insulation & nonmetallic materials.

• Develop electrical, mechanical, and assist with chemical testing plans for insulation/nonmetallic materials and oversee or perform actual tests as needed.  Interpret test results and recommend appropriate actions.

• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to develop insulating systems and composites.

• Lead/direct RCA investigations for performance on generator rotor and stator materials and shop process quality problems.

• Define/perform lab equipment maintenance/replacement with internal facilities repair and external equipment vendors.

• Lead local repair engineering team to execute all required activities for qualification and production.

• Provide engagement with other repair engineering groups and identify process improvement opportunities for Bucharest shop.

Required Qualifications

• Romanian Language and permit for working in Romania.

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering, or Materials/Chemical/Electrical Engineering

• Ideally 10 years of relevant generator industry experience.

• Ability to understand/test high voltage insulation systems and related non-metallic materials.

• Strong analytical, experimental, statistical aptitude.

• Ability to be a cross-functional team leader with good interpersonal skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with mica-based insulation materials

• Experience with epoxy, polyester, and Silicone chemistries.

• Experience with thermal classification of materials

• Understanding investment, maintenance, and purchasing systems to drive lab equipment maintenance and upgrades.

• Experience in manufacturing process qualification and problem resolution for stator bar manufacturing.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No