System Engineer – MV & LV Transformers

Siemens Mobility; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a mid-level System Engineer for MV & LV transformer design and validation. You will review electrical, mechanical, thermal, and dielectric aspects, and lead engineering execution on strategic projects.

Required: 8-10+ years in transformer engineering, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo), and experience leading technical teams. Based in Chennai with onsite responsibilities and focus on quality, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-10+ years of experience in transformer engineering, design, testing, or product development.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and complex engineering projects.
• Strong experience with MV transformer designs up to 36 kV and associated LV transformer applications.
• Technical Competencies: transformer electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical, and insulation design.
• Hands-on experience with transformer design software and engineering calculation tools.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Knowledge of value engineering, reliability engineering, and cost optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate the engineering and design of MV and LV transformer products, including oil-immersed and dry-type transformers.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for transformer electrical, mechanical, thermal, and dielectric design.
• Approve engineering calculations, design packages, general arrangement drawings, and technical documentation.
• Drive design standardization and implementation of Siemens engineering best practices.
• Lead technology development initiatives focused on energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Lead engineering execution for strategic customer projects and business-critical opportunities.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, consultants, utilities, and certification agencies.
• Review customer specifications, technical tenders, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
• Manufacturing & Quality Support: Provide technical leadership to manufacturing teams during production and testing.
• Support routine, type, special, and customer witness testing activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for field and factory quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Transformer engineering

Electrical design

Leadership

Project execution

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited

Mid-level Professional

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: System Engineer – MV & LV Transformers

You’ll make an impact by:

• Review and validate the engineering and design of MV and LV transformer products, including oil-immersed and dry-type transformers.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for transformer electrical, mechanical, thermal, and dielectric design.
• Approve engineering calculations, design packages, general arrangement drawings, and technical documentation.
• Drive design standardization and implementation of Siemens engineering best practices.
• Lead technology development initiatives focused on energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Product Engineering, perform and review calculations for:
• Transformer losses and efficiency
• Impedance and short-circuit withstand capability
• Thermal performance and temperature rise
• Mechanical strength and structural integrity
• Project Execution & Customer Interface.
• Lead engineering execution for strategic customer projects and business-critical opportunities.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, consultants, utilities, and certification agencies.
• Review customer specifications, technical tenders, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
• Manufacturing & Quality Support
• Provide technical leadership to manufacturing teams during production and testing.
• Support routine, type, special, and customer witness testing activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for field and factory quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure compliance with: IEC 60076 series, IEEE C57 standards, IS 2026
• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and sustainability regulations.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-10+ years of experience in transformer engineering, design, testing, or product development.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and complex engineering projects.
• Strong experience with MV transformer designs up to 36 kV and associated LV transformer applications.
• Technical Competencies: expertise in transformer electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical, and insulation design.
• Deep knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes and testing methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with transformer design software and engineering calculation tools.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Knowledge of value engineering, reliability engineering, and cost optimization techniques.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

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