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Electrical Manufacturing Designer

Northern Transformer Corporation

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 an Electrical Manufacturing Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with the theory and practice of transformer winding and general understanding of transformer design and manufacture. 



Major Areas of Responsibility 


  • Working closely with the electrical and mechanical transformer designers, the electrical manufacturing designer shall create the manufacturing drawings and work instructions based on the engineering models. 



  • Create manufacturing drawing and work instructions for power transformers from 1 to 200 MVA and up to 230 kV in accordance with company design standards, practices and industry codes 


  • Work in close cooperation with, and provide training to the manufacturing and quality team to ensure design intents are understood and implemented correctly 



  • Monitor production performance (quality, cost, schedule) with respect to selection of winding types and design alternatives and feedback to engineering and costing team 



Requirements 

  • Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing theory and practice 


  • 5+ years of power transformer manufacturing experience with focus on winding activities 



  • Proficiency developing detailed diagrams, drawings, specifications and manufacturing work instructions 


  • AutoCAD design capability 



  • Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines 


  • Able to effectively discuss, explain and coordinate transformer designs with peers and across functions 



  • Excellent organization skills combined with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 


  • Solid computer skills preferably including 2D and 3D design experience, programming and strong excel capabilities 



  • Engineering degree or Technical diploma  


  • Strong communication skills in English, spoken and written 



  • Willing to relocate to Toronto area, Ontario 


Company Description



Northern Transformer www.northerntransformer.com

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 www.northerntransformer.comrnrnNorthern 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.