G&W Electric

Sr Research Engineer

G&W Electric$96K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE or BSME with 15+ years of experience
  • Demonstrated thought leadership in technical organizations
  • Advanced skills in managing research ecosystems
  • Extensive knowledge of research methodologies and industry standards
  • Expertise in high voltage technology
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Strong network of academic and industry collaborators
  • Proven ability to influence strategic decisions

Responsibilities

  • Run complex research projects with minimal oversight
  • Create and validate new conceptual designs
  • Contribute to the organization's innovation strategy
  • Serve as a mentor and leader across engineering levels
  • Educate teams on new technology and processes
  • Consult with and support other teams as needed
  • Oversee research and innovation initiatives from junior engineers
  • Build partnerships with universities, labs, and research centers
  • Represent the organization at global technical conferences
  • Publish research findings and contribute to organizational IP
  • Develop and manage project schedules and budgets with little supervision

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing facility with climate control
Full Job Description
Sr Research Engineer

A senior-level role that leads strategic, multidisciplinary projects, serves as a thought leader, and builds the company's innovation network.

As an Sr Research Engineer you will:
  • Run complex research projects with minimum oversight.
  • Create new conceptual designs and validates them.
  • Contribute to the innovation strategy.
  • Serve as a mentor and leader across engineering levels.
  • Educate other G&W teams on new technology and processes.
  • Consult and supports other teams as needed within area of expertise.
  • Oversee critical research and innovation initiatives from more junior engineers.
  • Build partnerships with universities, labs, and research centers.
  • Represent the organization at global technical conferences.
  • Publish research findings and contribute to organizational IP.
  • Develop schedules, coordinate, and manage feasibility projects of minor to major size with little to no supervision.
  • Develop budgets with little to no supervision.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Holds a BSEE or BSME and 15+ years of experience.
  • Has demonstrated thought leadership in technical organizations.
  • Possesses advanced skills in managing research ecosystems.
  • Has extensive knowledge of research methodologies and industry standards.
  • Is recognized as an expert in high voltage technology.
  • Has exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Has a strong network of academic and industry collaborators.
  • Can show a proven ability to influence strategic decisions.

The Physical Demands / Working Conditions are:
  • General Office Environment, PC use
  • Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
  • Standing
  • Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +) - not frequent

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $96,555 -128,577 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

G&W Electric is a manufacturer of electrical equipment for the power industry. The company produces a range of products including switchgear, reclosers, and distribution automation solutions. G&W Electric serves customers in the utility, industrial, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Learn more about G&W Electric
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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