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Weidmuller USA Named a Top Workplace for Three Consecutive Years

Group Photo of Employees at Richmond Office

Weidmuller USA has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplaces. This marks the third consecutive year that Weidmuller USA has received the RTD’s Top Workplaces award in the Midsize Category.

“We are extremely proud and honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Richmond area for three years in a row,” said Mollie O’Donnell Neeter, Senior Director of Human Resources at Weidmuller USA. “Our core values guide us in building a collaborative, innovative, and supportive workplace culture that fosters growth and success for our talented employees. These amazing team members inspire their colleagues and customers every day and they are the reason that Weidmuller is receiving this prestigious award.”

Our Location

Our USA headquarters is located in Richmond, Virginia. Sitting on 22 acres of land, we have a 92,000 square foot facility. We have a large lunchroom, as well as tables outside for outdoor seating. We frequently enjoy both spaces for company lunches, cook-outs and even an annual Oktoberfest party.

Open Positions

Weidmuller USA Job Openings

Please send your resume to Andrew Hall at andrew.hall@weidmueller.com if you are interested in learning more about our job openings and company.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Classification: Exempt
Position Summary: Under supervision, prepares standard and custom designs, drawings and bill of materials and quotes for industrial control equipment from specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Computer aided design duties include production drawings, customer approval drawings, (BOMs) bill of materials, routings, and engineering change orders.
Primary Responsibilities
- Designs electrical/mechanical control solutions for industrial control equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Designs hazardous area junction boxes and control panels for installations requiring associated approvals.
- Develops standard wiring diagrams, layouts, bill of materials and other drawings as necessary for assembly and wiring of low voltage control equipment.
- Produces production and customer approval drawings using CAD design software.
- Maintains new and revised product drawing files according to ISO procedures and standards.
- Works closely with all departments within the organization to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free.
- Develops and implements designs that will improve productivity and reduce costs in the overall manufacturing process. Develops associated documentation.
- Ensures thorough familiarity with and compliance to all Environmental, Safety and Security Policies while performing assigned duties in accordance with those policies.
- Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental and security regulations (state/federal laws, ISO 9001, CFR 1910 OSHA) as well as Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for notifying your direct supervisor, manager and/or a member of the Executive Staff of any risks associated with the Quality Management System.
- Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment controls and enclosure design.
- Ability to interpret documents such as electrical schematics.
- Demonstrated knowledge or has aptitude to learn AC/DC electrical theory.
- Familiar with production methods, good working knowledge of industrial tools and mechanical assemblies and Weidmuller products.
- Solid understanding of drafting techniques and principles and familiarity with engineering terminology.
- Experience and aptitude to learn computer aided drafting software.
- SAP Enterprise software is a plus.
- Familiar with industry standards such as UL, NEC, ATEX, IECEx a plus.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Computer literate: proficiency in Microsoft Office software products.
- Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Self-starter, able to multi-task and work on several projects according to shifting urgency.
- Self-learner, research on new information and train others as necessary.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
- Proficiency in Computer aided design software. 3D experience is a plus.
- Experience in Electro-Mechanical design is preferred
- Experience in the industrial controls industry preferred
- Experience and knowledge of hazardous area protection techniques is a plus.
- Hands-on experience in a panel shop or in the electrical trade is a plus
Physical Demands
- Frequently remain in a stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computer
- Occasional moving about, particularly, but not limited to, the office building including the warehouse.
- Frequent repetitive use of hands/arm: particularly concerning typic, writing, phone and computer use
- Continuous communication: verbal and written, phone and electronic
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (demos, collateral, equipment, etc.)

Our Values

Corporate Values

Customer.
We meet or exceed our customers’ expectations by providing functional high-quality products, a market-oriented price-performance ratio, and outstanding logistics.

Innovation.
Continual innovation in products and processes ensures our long-term competitiveness. It both calls for and supports creativity from all areas of our company.

Quality. Quality in all processes, products and services is the precondition for entrepreneurship characterised by trust, reliability and professionalism.

Employees.
Qualified, committed and performance-oriented employees with a strong feeling of identification with Weidmuller contribute to our global economic success.

Result.
The interplay and balance of the four values – customer, innovation, quality, and employees – help to ensure the result:
a successful future for Weidmuller.

Communications.
Our corporate values are brought to life only through our daily actions and by continuous, mutual exchange. We encourage and develop this exchange as the basis of a corporate culture that is both lived and respected.

Benefits and Workplace Environment

Workplace

Weidmuller is committed to excellence through innovation, communication, and quality. We sustain a positive work environment through trust and teamwork. Our goal is to provide a stimulating & challenging atmosphere where our employees excel and grow. We achieve this by nourishing the aspirations of every new hire we attain.

Salary & Benefits

Our objective is to provide a total compensation opportunity that is competitive in the marketplace. We also provide a comprehensive benefits program which covers a major portion of the health and dental benefits cost. Additional benefits such as Long-term Disability and Vision are offered at minimal cost while other benefits such as Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are provided at no cost at all to employees. One of Weidmuller’s best offerings is our 401k Employees Savings Plan which is designed to help employees achieve financial security in retirement thorough a generous contribution and matching piece, along with a discretionary profit sharing contribution.

Employees enrolled in one of the medical plan options offered at Weidmuller will automatically be enrolled into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan. This plan is funded entirely by Weidmuller and provides cost relief by drastically reducing the financial hardship of a deductible.

Weidmuller holds a liberal paid time off policy which includes Vacation time as well as Personal time for all full-time employees. Vacation allotments are awarded based on calendar years of service. In addition, Weidmuller also grants eleven paid holidays off per calendar year.

We want our employees to feel confident in what they do and help prepare them for future growth and responsibilities. To support this practice, we reimburse employees 50 percent of job-related educational expenses.

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