Transformer and Electrical Systems Application Engineer

Sunbelt-solomon Solutions - Solomon, KS

Part-time - Mid Level

Solomon, KS

About the position

The Transformer and Electrical Systems Application Engineer plays a crucial role in assisting products and projects throughout the product development cycle. This position involves collaboration with customers, vendors, and manufacturing teams to provide technical support and develop innovative products that meet the needs of all stakeholders. The engineer will define project scopes, coordinate resources, mentor technical staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Develop a detailed project plan and monitor/track progress.
• Mentor, review and approve the designs, calculations and reports prepared by other technical staff through our peer review process.
• Support field service teams as necessary by providing technical knowledge of Electrical Equipment.
• Identify relevant industry and safety standards to products and systems.
• Create and maintain models, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and specifications for production.
• Create procedural standards, operation instructions, and manuals.
• Develop multiple concepts to solve customer issues/concerns.
• Aggregate and prioritize analysis support and personal knowledge for product line features and design improvements.
• Provide information for technical publications.
• Collaborate with production and product support in resolving quality and/or functional issues.
• Calculate cost and determine feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data, applying engineering knowledge and advanced mathematics.
• Lead concept design reviews or other team meetings.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Lead team to perform detailed RCA inspections of Electrical Equipment and provide conclusions and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Technology or a General Engineering Degree.
• 5 years of Engineering or other related experience generally required.
• Safety first attitude with a thorough understanding of risk between people and machinery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to co-workers, management, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Transformer Design for Distribution and Power Transformers including Electrical Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Testing.
• Power transformer design experience up to 350 KV BIL including continuous disk and helical circular core and coil construction.
• Distribution transformer design experience up to 200 KV BIL including aluminum/copper wire and foil designs for rectangular core and coil construction.
• Knowledge of Electrical Testing of Distribution and Power Transformers including Dissolved Gas Analysis and Acceptance Testing.
• Ability to evaluate specifications for distribution and power transformers.
• Knowledge of industry OEM's manufacturing standards, core type, and coils construction.
• Working knowledge of distribution pad mount transformer components, fusing coordination, construction, clearances, and enclosure construction.
• Working knowledge of Power Transformer construction, components, core types, coil construction.
• Working knowledge of transformer phasing, paralleling, impedance matching, banking, connections, and vectors.
• Working knowledge of distribution and power transformer design and applications for renewables and industrial applications.
• Working knowledge of transformer fluids including natural esters, silicone, and mineral oil.
• Ability to operate computer and software including Microsoft Office products, SolidWorks, and MRP.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to install, test and evaluate components, systems, and prototypes.
• Available for travel to jobsites for testing and validation of equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Paid holidays