Power Transformer Application Engineer

MW Talent; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Talent is seeking a Power Transformer Application Engineer for a full-time remote role with roughly 25% travel across the US, Canada, and Mexico. You will work directly with transformer design engineers, manufacturers, and customers to support applications and influence design decisions.

You will review specifications and testing data, participate in design reviews and product qualification, and provide guidance on insulation systems, dry-type and liquid-filled transformers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least three years of experience in transformer design, application engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, testing, or technical support.
• Strong understanding of how transformers are designed, built, tested, and operated.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with transformer design engineers and manufacturers.
• Assist with selection and application of transformer insulation systems.
• Support dry-type, VPI, and liquid-filled transformer applications.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, testing data, and technical requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, product qualification, and testing discussions.
• Provide technical guidance related to transformer design, insulation, performance, and manufacturing.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Electromechanical)

Job description

Full-Time | Remote | Approximately 25% Travel
Region: United States, Canada, and Mexico

About the Opportunity

MW Talent is partnering with a global materials and technology organization to identify a Power Transformer Application Engineer.

This role is ideal for a transformer engineer who wants to move beyond a traditional design position and work directly with transformer manufacturers, engineering teams, and customers.

You will support transformer applications, influence technical design decisions, solve customer challenges, and help identify new opportunities across North America.

What You Will Do

• Work directly with transformer design engineers and manufacturers
• Support the selection and application of transformer insulation systems
• Support dry-type, VPI, and liquid-filled transformer applications
• Review customer specifications, drawings, testing data, and technical requirements
• Participate in design reviews, product qualification, and testing discussions
• Provide technical guidance related to transformer design, insulation, performance, and manufacturing
• Help customers resolve technical challenges and improve product performance
• Support root-cause investigations and recommend practical solutions
• Partner with sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
• Build relationships with transformer manufacturers, utilities, consultants, and industry partners
• Identify market trends and new application opportunities
• Participate in industry events, standards groups, and technical forums
• Travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to support customers

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• At least three years of experience in transformer design, application engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, testing, or technical support
• Strong understanding of how transformers are designed, built, tested, and operated
• Experience with power transformers, distribution transformers, dry-type transformers, or liquid-filled transformers
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and testing data
• Ability to work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Preferred Experience

• Transformer application engineering
• Technical sales engineering
• Medium or large power transformers
• Transformer windings, cores, insulation, bushings, tap changers, cooling systems, and active parts
• Electrical insulation systems and materials
• Paper, pressboard, aramid paper, resin systems, or related insulation materials
• Transformer dielectric, thermal, mechanical, or electrical performance
• Technical proposals, customer design reviews, testing, and failure analysis
• Existing relationships with transformer manufacturers, utilities, or engineering firms

Who You Are

• You are a technically strong transformer engineer
• You enjoy working directly with customers
• You understand how design decisions affect manufacturing, testing, reliability, and performance
• You explain complex technical information clearly
• You are comfortable working independently in a remote role
• You enjoy solving technical problems and identifying new opportunities
• You want broader exposure across multiple manufacturers and transformer applications

Why This Opportunity

• Move beyond a traditional desk-based design position
• Work across multiple transformer manufacturers and applications
• Gain exposure to engineering, business strategy, and customer engagement
• Influence transformer design and material decisions
• Support infrastructure growth, electrification, and energy demand

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Remote

Travel: Approximately 25%

Region: United States, Canada, and Mexico

Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience

Bonus: Target annual bonus opportunity