Electrical Engineer – Dry-Type Transformers (Onsite, Bristol)

Pioneer Transformers

Town of Bristol (WI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ERMCO in Bristol, WI is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 8–10 years of experience in the electrical distribution transformer industry. You will design and optimize dry-type transformers and related systems, collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams, and contribute to sustaining engineering and New Product Introductions.

The role requires deep knowledge of transformer design principles, electromagnetic theory, thermal dynamics, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
8–10 years of progressive engineering experience within the electrical distribution transformer industry required.
Experience with medium voltage and low voltage transformer design strongly preferred.
Experience with Dry-Type Transformers strongly preferred.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical distribution transformers including dry-type, pad-mounted, pole-mounted, liquid-filled, and specialty transformer products.
Perform electrical calculations and analysis related to core and coil design, impedance, loss evaluation, 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 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.
Provide engineering support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
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, design validation, heat run, impulse, and short-circuit testing.
Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, and DOE efficiency requirements.