Engineer I – NPD, St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Working at Watlow
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

The Engineer I position is a new product development role within Watlows Technology and Development Organization (TDO) and located in St. Louis, Missouri. Initial projects include working with a cross-functional team to develop medium voltage electric heat exchanger solutions that enable our customers to achieve their electrification and decarbonization goals in support of the Energy and Environmental Technologies (EE Tech) business unit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Write and execute test plans and procedures, both manual and automated
• Setup and conduct tests according to pre-determined processes or methods
• Implement modifications and analyze test results for presentation to development engineers/project team
• Develop a strong expertise in testing to reinforce technical leadership
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards such as IEC and UL for dielectric strength tests
• Collaborate with compliance engineers and other stakeholders to clarify and meet testing requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifies and drives improvements to reduce product, process, or project costs
• Work closely with the Engineering leaders to test products, build prototypes, analyze results, perform statistical data analysis.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an engineering in Mechanical or Electrical or Two-year degree and 5-8 years of related engineering or equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
• Understand and apply engineering specifications, prints, drawings, standards, etc.
• Familiarity with products produced by Watlow; heaters, sensors, and controls
• Basic understanding of digital and analog electronic
• Familiarity with electromechanics/electrotechnology
• Experience with software testing tools and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of six sigma approach

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team members individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [email protected].