Job Description
Job Description
Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast growing manufacturer of power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs.
Due to the growth of our business, we have an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in the design of liquid filled power transformers from 5 to 200MVA, up to 230 kV.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer
Responsible for mechanical design of power transformers from 1 to 200MVA and up to 230kV
Review and analysis of client specifications
Detailed understanding of power transformer mechanical design (external and internal including electrical clearances), features, shipping and field considerations
Understanding of CSA, IEEE and ANSI standards with respect to power transformers
Creation of drawings, bills of material, work instructions and uploading ERP
Perform engineering analysis of forces, stress and strain, electrical clearances, centre of gravity, seismic, vacuum
Anticipate and assist with production processes and procedures to ensure high quality and smooth production
Technical leadership for the business
Coach, train, motivate and provide leadership to junior mechanical designers, production staff and other company team members
Engage directly with suppliers to understand capabilities, resolve quality issues and identify new technologies
Assist with the generation of new design rules, practices and procedures
Increase use of software tools to improve productivity and reduce errors (design calculations, sharing of technical information, ERP uploading, preparation of requisitions, etc)
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the company’s values of Quality, Safety and Service and company Environment, Health & Safety procedures and ISO9001 management system
Be flexible and take initiative on engineering and management tasks as required by a fast growing, mid-sized company
Qualifications :
Engineering degree, professional licensure in Canada, US or Mexico
5+ years of engineering design work experience in a power transformer design & manufacturing environment
Trained in welding process and quality assessment
Excellent computer skills : specifically, 3D CAD, numerical analysis, related workflow programming
Excellent organization, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong people skills mentoring, team building, motivating, change agent
Strong client skills empathy, trust building, fact based
Language : willing to continuously improve English skills
Willing to relocate to Toronto area, Ontario
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Clean, modern and friendly working environment
Company Description
Northern Transformer
Northern Transformer Corporation is a North American manufacturer of liquid filled transformers of the highest quality and reliability serving the North American market since 1981.
From custom specialty transformers to large utility substations, Northern Transformer designs, engineers and manufactures liquid filled transformers to fit all needs.
Company Description
Northern Transformer Transformer Corporation is a North American manufacturer of liquid filled transformers of the highest quality and reliability serving the North American market since 1981.
From custom specialty transformers to large utility substations, Northern Transformer designs, engineers and manufactures liquid filled transformers to fit all needs.