Electrical Engineer - Dry Type Transformers

Knowit Training; Town of Bristol (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowit Training is seeking an Electrical Engineer for dry type transformer design and development in Bristol, WI. The role focuses on design, analysis, testing, and continuous improvement of medium/low voltage transformers, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in dry-type transformer engineering, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to lead projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry required.
• Experience with medium voltage and low voltage transformer design strongly preferred.
• Experience with Dry-Type Transformers required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment preferred.
• Prior experience in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of: Electromagnetic theory, Electrical power systems, Thermal dynamics, Insulation systems, Short-circuit analysis.
• Knowledge of transformer materials including: Copper and aluminum windings, Insulation systems.
• Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience interpreting and applying: IEEE standards, ANSI standards, NEMA standards, DOE efficiency regulations
• Familiarity with ERP and engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical distribution dry type transformers.
• Perform electrical calculations and analysis related to core and coil design, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand capability, voltage regulation, and efficiency optimization.
• Develop and review transformer drawings, schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Interpret and apply customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch.
• Evaluate design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures and field issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve quality and throughput.
• Provide technical support to production during assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Review and resolve production non-conformances and engineering deviations.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Assist in implementing engineering changes and maintaining configuration control.
• Support electrical testing activities including routine testing, design validation testing, impulse testing.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, DOE regulations, and CSA/UL as applicable.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Quality teams on warranty claims and customer concerns.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on technical requirements and solutions.
• Provide engineering support to Sales during quotation and bid reviews.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Support strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.
• Travel to Reynosa, MX or Celina, TN once a month.

Skills

Transformer design knowledge

Electrical engineering core

Thermal analysis

Regulatory standards awareness

Project leadership

Manufacturing collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks/Creo

MATLAB

ETAP

ANSYS Maxwell

SAP / Oracle / ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Dry Type Transformers

• Bristol, WI

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will have 5+ years of progressive experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry. This role is responsible for the design, development, optimization, testing, and continuous improvement of medium and low voltage electrical distribution transformers and related electrical systems. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Research & Development teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency targets, and company quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in transformer design principles, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, cost optimization, and product performance analysis. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, project leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to support both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role will be onsite in Bristol, WI. Relocation Assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical distribution dry type transformers.

Perform electrical calculations and analysis related to:

Core and coil design

Thermal performance

Short-circuit withstand capability

Voltage regulation

Efficiency optimization

Develop and review transformer drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.

Interpret and apply customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch.

Evaluate design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures and field issues.

Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Provide technical support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.

Review and resolve production non-conformances and engineering deviations.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Assist in implementing engineering changes and maintaining configuration control processes.

Support electrical testing activities including:

Routine testing

Design validation testing

Impulse testing

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including:

IEEE

ANSI

NEMA

UL

CSA

Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate warranty claims and customer concerns.

Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams regarding technical requirements and product solutions.

Provide engineering support to Sales and Commercial teams during quotation and bid review processes.

Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews as required.

Mentor junior engineers and engineering technicians.

Support strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.

Travel to Reynosa, MX or Celina, TN once a month.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

5+ years of progressive engineering experience within the dry type electrical distribution transformer industry required.

Experience with medium voltage and low voltage transformer design strongly preferred.

Experience with Dry-Type Transformers required.

Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment preferred.

Prior experience in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering environments preferred.

Strong understanding of:

Electromagnetic theory

Electrical power systems

Thermal dynamics

Insulation systems

Short-circuit analysis

Knowledge of transformer materials including:

Copper and aluminum windings

Insulation systems

Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools.

Experience interpreting and applying:

IEEE standards

ANSI standards

NEMA standards

DOE efficiency regulations

Familiarity with ERP and engineering systems.

AutoCAD

SolidWorks or Creo

MATLAB

ETAP

ANSYS Maxwell

SAP / Oracle / ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Strong cross‑functional collaboration and teamwork orientation.

Ability to influence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent.

High level of accountability and ownership.