Transformer Design Engineer
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Location : Albany, NY area / Saratoga County, NY area / HYBRID and REMOTE Options are possible)
About this job :
As a Transformer Design Engineer, crafting cutting-edge transformers for military and industrial products. Dive into this dynamic role where you’ll lead and collaborate on design efforts within a project development cycle that ranges from a few weeks to over a year depending on the product type and project scope. Unlock your engineering prowess, business acumen, and production finesse by designing unique and custom products, and collaborate across functions to watch your design come to life.
Key Responsibilities including, but not limited to :
Design transformers ranging from small PCB mount to 5 MVA including medium voltage dry type from 60Hz to medium frequencyDesign Inductors and Reactors for low and high frequency applications from 60Hz-500kHzSupport design studies for novel transformer design concepts for high power density applicationsDevelop new, custom magnetics, lead product estimates, & create design documentation based on customer Statements of Work (SOW) and performance specifications.Provide start to finish ownership of magnetic components – from specification to design, prototype, testing and manufacturing.Interface with drafting to develop documentation packages to be used for production builds, creating test procedures, and technical reportsRead & understand customer specification and interpret impact on designAid in troubleshooting new and legacy transformer product buildsLead, participate in, and mentor others with magnetic design efforts, core selection, winding methods, insulation systems, & performance estimatesWork with mechanical engineers to develop design reports, review packages, and test procedures & tacticsRequired Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer and magnetic devicesMust be US citizen with ability to secure a US Government security clearance; Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export controlled data.This position requires a 10-hour shift per day.4-day work week (Monday-Friday)Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in ruggedized products for Military & heavy industrial magnetics or power electronic applicationsExperience with magnetics, transformers, inductors, or MILSPEC products for airborne, ground mobile, or Naval applicationsKnowledge of Excel, Solidworks, FEA methods, MATLAB or equivalent softwareDemonstrated experience with unique & custom design techniques without overreliance on auto-generated software programsExperience in designs with BIL requirements up to 15kV class and knowledge of dry type transformers up to 5MVAExperience with core selection, winding design, conductor selection (Litz / Foil / Solid), loss modeling and loss characterization in inductors and transformers.Knowledge of ANSI / IEEE standards and experience with military standards such as MIL-E-917Writing skills that enable technical reports, test procedures, trade studies, and other technical documentation to be quickly and effectively released to customers.Comfortable navigating complexity and troubleshooting unique problems; requires critical thinking, innovation, determination & resilience, and cross-functional partnershipsCompetencies include project management, team leadership, independence balanced with strong cross-functional collaboration skills, bias for action, creativity, engineering prowess, & strong written and verbal communication skillsCompany profile : Company is an industry leader in manufacturing high-quality power conversion solutions, providing essential power supplies and transformers that ensure the safety of our military personnel.
Client company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
