Electrical Design Technologist

Velatron Technologies; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer and manufacturer of custom transformers is seeking an experienced engineer with a focus on design and development of magnetics. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience. Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD is essential. The role includes organizing daily tasks, performing tests as per industry standards, and optimizing design processes. Competitive compensation and opportunities for innovation are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Design and Development of Magnetics.
• Strong understanding of design methodologies for transformers and inductors.
• In-depth knowledge of material selections for magnetics in accordance with IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily work requirements.
• Design and develop high frequency transformers and low frequency transformers.
• Perform testing of power transformers as per IEC standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Magnetics design

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Excel

Education

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering

Tools

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Global Shop ERP

Job description

Velatron Technologies is a leading Designer and Manufacturer of Custom Transformers, Inductors, Coils and Related Assemblies. With 80 years of experience and a customer-centric approach, we take pride in delivering innovative solutions ensuring utmost customer satisfaction. As an AS9100D, ISO9001 and Controlled Goods certified company our products have been to space, reached the deepest part of the ocean and everywhere in between. Our commitment to quality is unwavering, underpinned by dedication to precision engineering, cutting-edge technology, and adherence to global certifications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily work requirements regularly.
• Update and maintain project planner.
• Design and development of high frequency transformers in various geometries such as EE, EF, EFD, ETD, EP, EPC, PQ, P core, ET, UT and custom geometries up to 500 kHz.
• Design and development of low frequency transformers for power applications- up to 100 KVA, single and 3 phase.
• Design and development of various inductor types such as resonant inductors, PFC choke, low frequency inductors, Rectifier Inductors and high current inductors up to 300 Amps and above, single and 3 phase.
• Design and develop magnetics for various converters such as LLC converters, Forward converters, Fly back converters, Full and Half Bridge converters, Buck-Boost converters etc.
• Perform testing of power transformers up to 100KVA with voltage range up to 20KV as per IEC standards including Partial Discharge Testing.
• Perform / assist with product development, including Prototype development: Build, test and prepare first article inspection reports.
• Create and update manufacturing product RFQ’s, BOM’s - ROUTERS & Drawings.
• Assist with Nonconforming product analysis, disposition and corrective action
• Assist with test set-ups, incoming, in-process and final inspections and test results data entry and reporting.
• Assist with assigned Quality Program Continuous Improvement projects.
• Assist with ISO 9001, and AS9100D QMS audits.
• Assist in supporting ROHS & REACH compliance requirements.
• Assist in implementation of other quality systems as required.
• Provide support and training assistance to manufacturing Supervisors and operators as required.
• Perform production machine setups as required.
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications.
• Provide customer support as needed.
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures via the yearly continuous improvement plans targeting efficiency, cost savings, quality improvements, etc.
• Magnetics design optimization with respect to quality, reliability, MTBF and cost.
• Any other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree: Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of hand-on experience in Design and Development of Magnetics.
• Strong understanding of design methodologies for various types of transformers and inductors as well as transformer Insulation systems and their associated safety standards.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of material selections for magnetics in accordance with UL/CSA insulation systems, IEC standards (e.g., UL1058, IEC60601 etc.)
• Proficient in Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Excel. Able to work with transformer design spreadsheets for simulation and optimization.
• Working knowledge of design process/quality tools including DFMEA, DFM, PPAP
• Working knowledge of SRED and Global Shop ERP systems.