Power Transformer Electrical Design Engineer

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The facility is planned to be built by early 2026 for production commencement. Consequently, the first part of the journey in this role in our Company will involve coordinating the construction, and the implementation of new processes, as well as participating with the development of a high-performance team and coordinating all aspects of the factory setup to prepare for production. In the interim, there may be international travel for training at other Siemens-Energy facilities.

This role is for individual contributor, responsible for preparing electrical design of Power transformers as well as achieve design innovations and the optimization of the end products in compliance to Siemens Energy design rules, quality standards, cost position and time schedule. Candidate will be responsible for Electrical Design (Calculations) for order execution (detailed design) as well as for offer calculations/preparation of Power Transformers at Siemens Energy Transformers Factory at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities are as below:

• Perform electrical calculations for power transformers and prepare electrical design documents.
• Establish the parameters & dimensions of active part of transformer to meet the customer specifications like losses, impedances, noise levels, short circuit forces, temperature limits, loading capabilities etc. by performing analysis on high voltage transients, dielectric, magnetic, short circuit forces, temperature, noise level etc.
• Understand customer specifications, project requirements, guaranteed technical particulars, prepare design review documents, technical reports, and justifications for the customers.
• Collaborate with other departments like sales, mechanical design, manufacturing, quality, testing & service departments on technical topics related to electrical design.
• Prepare technical specifications for ordering of components like tap changer, bushings, current transformers, winding conductors, & winding assembly insulation components and various accessories.
• Estimate quantities for offers/tenders, prepare user documentation for offers & have technical discussions with customers at offer and order execution stages.
• Work with other Siemens Energy transformer factories for further product improvements.
• Communicate among multi-functional teams and participate in various internal and external technical forums and extend support for global design rules & R&D efforts on the need basis.

Requirement for this role:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering
• 6+ years working experience as a design engineer in the field of Power Transformers and performing calculations using transformer design software tools for medium or large power transformers above 100MVA/220kV
• Strong conceptual knowledge and working experience of calculations and designing of transformers.
• Familiar with the American & international standards (e.g. IEEE, ANSI, IEC) related to transformers, transformer components, and materials.
• Familiar with 2D CAD (e.g. AUTOCAD) software and have experience in 2D/3D Electro-magnetic simulation and 2D/3D Electrostatic analysis is an added advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of materials and components like core grades, winding copper (PICC, CTC etc.), winding assembly insulation parts like barriers, angle rings/caps, oil guide washers, snouts, spacers, supports, tap changers, bushings, transformer accessories and sensors.
• Detailed Knowledge of various types of core construction, winding types like disc, helical, multi-start, multi-layer etc. and design of winding assembly insulation components

Key Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English is required
• Self-motivated to produce high quality results within the time allocated, with limited supervision
• Good experience of working with Global Engineering teams in project execution
• Effective co-ordination with manufacturing, suppliers, and customer
• Experience with SAP is beneficial
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but were also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our distributed team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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