Job Description

• Design and develop electrical distribution dry type transformers.
• Perform electrical calculations and analysis related to:
  • Core and coil design
  • Impedance
  • Loss evaluation
  • Thermal performance
  • Short-circuit withstand capability
  • Voltage regulation
  • Efficiency optimization
• Develop and review transformer drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Interpret and apply customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch.
• Evaluate design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures and field issues.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Review and resolve production non-conformances and engineering deviations.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Assist in implementing engineering changes and maintaining configuration control processes.
• Support electrical testing activities including:
  • Routine testing
  • Design validation testing
  • Heat run testing
  • Impulse testing
  • Short-circuit testing
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including:
  • IEEE
  • ANSI
  • NEMA
  • UL
  • CSA
  • DOE efficiency requirements
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate warranty claims and customer concerns.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams regarding technical requirements and product solutions.
• Provide engineering support to Sales and Commercial teams during quotation and bid review processes.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Support strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.
• Travel to Reynosa, MX or Celina, TN once a month.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry required.
• Experience with medium voltage and low voltage transformer design strongly preferred.
• Experience with Dry-Type Transformers required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment preferred.
• Prior experience in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electromagnetic theory
  • Transformer design principles
  • Electrical power systems
  • Thermal dynamics
  • Insulation systems
  • Short-circuit analysis
• Knowledge of transformer materials including:
  • Copper and aluminum windings
  • Core steel
  • Insulation systems
  • Dielectric fluids
• Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience interpreting and applying:
  • IEEE standards
  • ANSI standards
  • NEMA standards
  • DOE efficiency regulations
• Familiarity with ERP and engineering systems.
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks or Creo
• MATLAB
• ETAP
• ANSYS Maxwell
• SAP / Oracle / ERP systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to influence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent.
• High level of accountability and ownership.