Requirements

Key Responsibilities



Design & Development

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

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

• Perform advanced mechanical calculations, including structural strength for short-circuit forces, thermal performance analysis, and tolerance stack-ups.

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

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

• Contribute to new product development and product-improvement initiatives to maintain competitiveness of company products and solutions.



Standards and Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical designs meet applicable regulations, industry standards, and customer specifications.

• Remain current with evolving industry standards and represent the company on industrial committees and technical events as required.

• Support mechanical certification and testing requirements, including short-circuit strength validation and thermal performance testing.



Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with design engineers and cross-functional teams to validate mechanical and electrical design requirements.

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

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, including weld specifications, material selection, and fit-up requirements.

• Support customers by responding to mechanical or application-related technical inquiries.

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

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



Qualifications



Education

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



Experience

• 15+ 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, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, CSA).

• Understanding of electrical wiring principles 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, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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