Requirements

Key Responsibilities



Design and Development

• Design, develop, and review mechanical specifications for distribution transformers, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

• Develop mechanical designs for transformer components including tanks, core-coil frame assemblies, cooling systems, and lifting/handling features.

• Verify bushing locations, terminal clearances, and overall component and accessory layouts for correct fit and functionality.

• Utilize engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or proprietary transformer design tools) for mechanical design, modeling, and analysis.

• Prepare and review manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and 3D CAD models.

• Perform design tasks supporting product development and improvement initiatives to maintain competitiveness of company products.



Standards and Compliance

• Interpret and apply applicable industry standards (IEEE, ASTM, CSA) to ensure compliance with structural, thermal, and safety requirements.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to root-cause analysis of production or design issues.

• Support standardization of transformer designs, engineering tools, templates, and best practices.

• Stay current with evolving industry standards and participate in relevant technical events as required.

• Support certification and testing activities, including pressure/rupture/vacuum testing; tamper-proof/enclosure integrity testing; dielectric, short-circuit, and arc-fault testing; and thermal performance validation.



Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to resolve non-conformances, implement engineering changes, and verify design improvements.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, including weld specifications, component/material selection, and fit-up requirements to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost.

• Participate in process-improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and overall output quality.



Qualifications



Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.



Experience

• 5+ years of experience in design engineering of electrical distribution equipment, preferably within a transformer manufacturing environment.



Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools (CAD, FEA, simulation software) as well as productivity and ERP systems.

• Strong knowledge of distribution transformer design, associated manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, CSA).

• Solid understanding of transformer operating principles, sheet-metal fabrication, tank design, and thermal cooling systems.

• Basic understanding of electrical wiring and related systems (a plus).

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; basic project-management capability.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work under supervision and respond effectively to guidance.