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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in the design of liquid filled power transformers from 50 to 200MVA, up to 230 kV and larger.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for mechanical design of power transformers from 50 to 200MVA and up to 230kV
o Review and analysis of client specifications
o Detailed understanding of power transformer mechanical design (external and internal including electrical clearances), features, shipping and field considerations
o Understanding of CSA, IEEE and ANSI standards with respect to power transformers
o Deep understanding of North American utility specifications for power transformers from mechanical design perspective
o Creation of drawings, bills of material, work instructions and uploading design information to the ERP system
o Perform engineering analysis of forces, stress and strain, buckling, rupture, electrical clearances, centre of gravity, seismic, vacuum
o Perform FEA numerical analysis as needed to verify design for stress, strain, buckling, and rupture assessments
o Anticipate and assist with production processes and procedures to ensure high quality and smooth production
o Collaborate with team to establish design standards, templates, and automation for the design of transformers at Northern
Technical leadership for the business
o Coach, train, motivate and provide leadership to junior mechanical designers, production staff and other company team members
o Engage directly with suppliers to understand capabilities, resolve quality issues and identify new technologies
o Assist with the generation of new design rules, practices and procedures
o Increase use of software tools to improve productivity and reduce errors
Parametric design models and templates, design calculations, sharing of technical information, ERP uploading, requisition workflows
Design automation projects through the establishment of design rules and templates, and through Inventor iLogic and API
Automation of links between CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.
- 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
- 10+ 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 Greater 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.