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Timken Power Systems (TPS) has a current opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the company’s core competency of applying electrical engineering to design, application and repair of AC and DC electric motor/generators/controls and other electrical power transmission equipment. The incumbent of this position is primarily responsible for electrical engineering leadership for both the central (directly) and decentralized (indirectly) engineering teams of the company as well as the continuous improvement of the design engineering processes of the company. In support of these competencies the incumbent is expected to maintain oversight of the company’s engineering resources to achieve maximum leverage from our investment in technology, in support of serving our target markets (energy and defense) and ensure creation and compliance high internal quality standards. This position requires some travel to TPS headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, regional service centers, field locations and customer facilities. Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise and leadership to the TPS facilities in new applications and aftermarket opportunities, specifically focused on engineered solutions, design upgrades, problem solving/trouble-shooting and development of potential motor and motor controls intellectual property (IP). Perform failure analysis of motors, generators and other related equipment. Develop and/or approve specifications, changes or upgrades for reverse engineered parts in motor aftermarket opportunities. Support Customer Service teams across the TPS network in developing solutions to new power train applications consisting of motors/couplings/gear drives. Be a steward of the company's assets, brand, reputation and investments. Ensure that the highest ethical and commercial standards are maintained. Manage TPS Electrical Engineering resources to support 100% on time, on specification and on budget, standard operating procedures and strategy objectives. Key Attributes include: The ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and organization, set goals, ability to work as part of a team and the ability to interact with all levels of customers and internal support teams. Demonstrated leadership and talent management skills. Ability to work with diverse business groups in remote geographical facilities with challenging customer, technical and delivery requirements within the business unit. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and teamwork approach with corporate and site engineering. Strong systemic mindset and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze and interpret critical data. Skilled in all basic MS Office products and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Epicor). Experience in design, manufacture, testing and applications of AC and DC electric motors, Motor-Generator (MG) sets and generators and related controls primarily utilized in nuclear and fossil power generation facilities a plus. Familiarity with current industry standards (IEEE, NEMA, EASA, etc.) Applicant must have 10 years of electrical engineering experience. Demonstrated management experience preferred. Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.