Transformer Design Engineer (Electrical)

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About the Company Hiring: Our client is a growing manufacturing organization located in Buffalo, NY

About the Job: The Transformer Design Engineer is responsible for developing mechanical designs, utilizing mechanical design principles, applicable industry standards, and company design practices. The successful candidate will be able to produce technically accurate designs within schedule and budget requirements

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established power transformer manufacturer seeking an experienced Electrical Designer II to join its growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex electrical designs for customized oil-filled power transformers while contributing to product development, engineering improvements, and manufacturing initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing power or special-application transformers and is comfortable providing technical oversight, reviewing engineering work, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of electrical designs for customized oil-filled power transformers.
• Interpret and apply applicable industry standards, including ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and CSA.
• Develop and oversee electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate Bills of Materials (BOMs), including standard and custom components.
• Review and approve designs, drawings, nameplates, and material requirements.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including stress analysis and structural evaluations.
• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling tools to support design development and product improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing, sales, project management, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead investigations into shop-floor and field issues and implement corrective design improvements.
• Support new product introduction, design validation, testing, and product release.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior designers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design within the power transformer industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with oil-filled power or special-application transformers.
• Strong understanding of transformer design principles and applicable industry standards.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.
• Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical oversight and mentor engineering personnel.
• Candidates must have direct experience in the power transformer industry.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established manufacturer specializing in power transformers.
• Take ownership of complex, customized engineering projects.
• Work alongside an experienced engineering and manufacturing team.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates outside the area.
• Employment sponsorship available for qualified international candidates.

Location: Buffalo, NY (Relocation Assistance Available)

Compensation: $100,000+ Depending on Experience

Sponsorship: Available for qualified candidates