Role Overview

Play a key role in the design and development of distribution transformers in compliance with IEEE, CSA, and customer specifications.
Lead the electrical design and development of distribution transformers, ensuring compliance with IEEE, CSA, DOE, IEC, utility, and customer specifications.
Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert for transformer electrical design.
Establish and maintain engineering design practices, technical standards, and design methodologies.
Design, develop and review electrical specifications for distribution transformers.
Develop and review electrical designs for distribution transformers including core type and sizing, coil designs.
Perform electrical calculations, including impedance, losses, efficiency, insulation and fuse coordination.
Utilize engineering software for electrical modeling and simulation.
Participate in design reviews and analysis related to product performance and manufacturability.
Lead new product development projects and improvement initiatives.
Ensure designs meet applicable industry regulations and standards.
Stay updated on evolving industry standards.
Lead and support all electrical certification and testing requirements.
Provide technical oversight when required for type testing on site or at external labs.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to design engineers and other engineering personnel.
Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and operations teams.
Support and guide manufacturing and assembly teams on winding specifications.
Support customers with technical inquiries.
Provide technical support during prototype builds, production, and customer testing.
Participate in pre-order and post-order design reviews to confirm technical compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in electrical engineering or a related field.
15+ years of experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment in transformer manufacturing.
Demonstrated expertise in distribution transformer electrical design and application engineering.
Proven experience leading complex engineering projects and providing technical leadership within cross-functional environments.
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical development initiatives is strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, simulation software, etc.) as well as productivity and ERP software.
Advanced proficiency in distribution transformer design, associated manufacturing processes, and application of applicable industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, CSA.
In depth understanding of mechanical fabrication and related systems.
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
Strong leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop and support engineering talent.
Ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across departments and disciplines as needed.

Tech Stack

Assembly
ERP

Benefits

Clean, safety-first workplace with ISO 9001:2015 registration
Growth-oriented, values-driven culture
Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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