Principal Engineer

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.