Sr. Engineer Electrical

About the Role

Tryfacta is seeking a Sr. Engineer Electrical for our client in Round Rock, TX. This is a temporary contract assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assume engineering responsibility for multiple phases of product design and development for Induction and Synchronous motors—including design, verification, implementation, validation, and production support.
• Lead product design and development using CAD tools and established design standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations using closed-form methods, FEA, and other tools; develop reusable analysis applications.
• Provide technical input to support sales negotiations for non-standard products.
• Review and approve drawings, schematics, bills of material, and documentation for manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Build expertise across multiple product families and engineering disciplines.
• Create and enhance design guidelines based on experience and technical learning.
• Prepare engineering reports with cross-functional input; some reports may be externally distributed.
• Support new product development through specifications, prototyping, testing, and documentation.
• Analyze project feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Execute tasks on schedule and oversee junior engineers; provide timely project status updates.
• Lead initiatives in product improvement, standardization, cost reduction, and cycle time optimization.
• Provide direction on non-conformance dispositions and corrective actions.
• Mentor and review work of less experienced engineers and designers.
• Ensure product compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
• Contribute to technical papers and invention disclosures.
• Represent the company at customer meetings and technical conferences.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, safety procedures, affirmative action plans, and drug-free workplace policies.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience in designing rotating machines, preferably electric motors and generators.
• Experience with medium and high voltage equipment (2.4 – 13.8 kV).
• Professional certification or license preferred.
• Experience with CAD, PDM, and simulation software.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards.

Skills

• Strong technical reading and writing skills (e.g., standards, reports, white papers).
• Effective verbal communication with internal teams and external customers.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving using statistical and engineering tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions and abstract variables.
• Self-motivated with a drive to learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Daily interaction with internal teams across Engineering, Marketing, Factory Operations, Supply Chain, Service, and Accounting, as well as external customers.