Lead Designer - Transformer-2

GE Vernova, Inc.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Stafford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Lead Designer - Transformer to join the Grid Solutions business.

The role focuses on transformer detailed design for high voltage applications, including 400kV+ and HVDC, with responsibilities spanning concept through order execution and coordination with suppliers and customers. Candidates should have electrical or mechanical engineering background with transformer experience, proficiency in Inventor/AutoCAD, WindChill, and strong

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineer with Power Transformers experience.
• Experience with 3D/2D tools (Inventor / equivalent, AutoCAD).
• Experience with Document management systems (WindChill / equivalent).
• Transformer design knowledge including insulation, windings, tank design.
• Knowledge of IEC60076 and IEC61378; offshore DNV preferred.
• Independent tender and project design experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transformer detailed engineering design and drawings (400kV+).
• Carry out/review FEA and specify CTQ parameters and FMEA.
• Review specifications, clarifications/deviations and action plans.
• Select components for ordering and manufacturing.
• Lead communication with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Transformer design knowledge

FEA

3D CAD

WindChill

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

WindChill

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Designer - Transformer to work from our Stafford office in our Grid Solutions buisness. We are looking for a Transformer Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (preferably 400kV AC and beyond and/or HVDC) transformers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation transformer detailed engineering design (including necessary calculations) and drawings (preferably 400kV and above, with HVDC / offshore experience), ability to carry out / review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and specify parameters critical to quality (CTQ) and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
• Review of specifications, identification of clarifications/deviations and action plans, with the ability to lead them to conclusion
• Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
• Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence
• Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc).

Education and Experience:

• Electrical or mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers)
• Experience of working on 3D, 2D tools (Inventor / equivalent, Autocad)
• Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
• Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design)
• Knowledge of IEC60076. Knowledge of IEC61378, rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred
• Should have worked independently on tender and project designs

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No