Engineering Specialist – Transformer Spare Parts

H-E Parts; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical engineering sector is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join their Transformer Service team. This role involves providing technical support for spare parts and proposals, ensuring compatibility of components, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have significant experience in the transformer sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in the transformer or heavy electrical equipment sector.
• Proven understanding of transformer components.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and design analysis for proposals.
• Conduct engineering reviews and ensure compatibility of components.
• Create and review technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Technical Analysis

Design Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Location:

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0092019

Date Posted:

2025-05-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Location:

Stoney Creek

The Opportunity:

Join our innovative Transformer Service team as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer! This hybrid technical role is essential for supporting our spare parts business and proposal activities. Collaborate closely with Proposal Managers, Product Specialists, and Customers to deliver tailored engineering solutions that ensure reliable and seamless transformer component replacements. Be part of a team that values creativity, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide technical input, design analysis, and retrofit feasibility assessments to support the proposal team.

• Conduct engineering reviews and comparisons between legacy components and replacement parts to ensure compatibility.

• Design and customize accessories for plug-and-play or tailored retrofit solutions.

• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and field services to recommend cost-effective and technically sound spare part solutions.

• Perform on-site and desktop assessments of transformer fleets to identify aging patterns and replacement needs.

• Create and review technical documentation, including datasheets, drawings, and specifications.

• Participate in customer technical discussions to support proposal justification and product selection.

• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while promoting continuous improvement and sustainability.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Dual-discipline or mechatronics background is an asset.

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in the transformer, utility, or heavy electrical equipment sector.

• Proven understanding of transformer components, including bushings, tap changers, and monitoring devices.

• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for mechanical design and layout of components.

• Ability to analyze legacy equipment data and recommend technically viable replacement solutions.

• Strong communication skills in English—written and spoken. French is an asset.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, customer-facing environment with multiple internal stakeholders.

More About Us:

• At Hitachi Energy, we foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

• Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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