Electrical Engineer - Dry Type Transformers

About the role

This onsite position in Bristol, WI offers relocation assistance and requires 5+ years of progressive experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry. The Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, optimization, testing, and continuous improvement of medium and low voltage electrical distribution transformers and related systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Research & Development teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency targets, and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, and 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry.
• 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.

Skills

• 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, ANSI, NEMA standards, and DOE efficiency regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP and engineering systems.
• Proficiency with:
  • 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.