Requirements

Key Responsibilities



Design & Development

• Design, develop, and review electrical specifications for distribution transformers, ensuring compliance with IEEE, CSA, DOE, and customer requirements.

• Develop and review electrical designs including core type and sizing, coil designs, switch and tap-selector components, and connections for custom and non-standard configurations.

• Perform advanced electrical calculations, including impedance, losses, efficiency, insulation coordination, fuse coordination, and short-circuit strength.

• Utilize engineering software (AutoCAD, ANSYS, MATLAB, or proprietary transformer design tools) for electrical modeling and simulation.

• Participate in design reviews and analyses related to product performance, manufacturability, and design optimization.

• Support and participate in new product development and product-improvement initiatives to maintain market competitiveness.



Standards and Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry regulations, utility requirements, and customer specifications.

• Stay up to date with evolving industry standards and represent the company in industrial committees and technical events as required.

• Support all electrical certification and testing requirements, including dielectric testing, loss and efficiency validation, and short-circuit performance assessments.



Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with design engineers and cross-functional teams to validate design requirements and ensure alignment with product goals.

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

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, including winding specifications, component/material selection, and hook-up requirements.

• Support customers by responding to technical inquiries and providing guidance on transformer application and performance.

• Provide technical support during prototype builds, production, and customer testing activities.

• Participate in pre-order and post-order design reviews to ensure technical compliance and mitigate risks.



Qualifications



Education

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



Experience

• 15+ years of engineering experience in 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.

• Extensive knowledge of distribution transformer design, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, CSA).

• Understanding of mechanical fabrication methods and related systems.

• Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across departments and engineering disciplines.