Power Transformer Clamping Design Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company health & wellness benefits

Paid Time Off & holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Power Transformer Clamping Design Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on mechanical design of core and clamping assemblies for power transformers, collaborating with electrical design outputs and supporting manufacturing.

You will engage in R&D, perform advanced calculations, and ensure designs meet quality standards and timelines. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in similar roles, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of core/clamping or active part design experience.
• Familiarity with structural steel parts, insulation parts, and core grades.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software and 2D CAD; able to generate BOMs and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical design outputs and perform mechanical design, development, and analysis of core and clamping assemblies.
• Support manufacturing processes through quality inspections, failure analysis, and vendor development.
• Model designs with 2D/3D CAD and create engineering drawings and BOMs for components.
• Prepare core cutting lists for precise cutting and slitting of cores.
• Collaborate on R&D projects and perform calculations including structural analysis using ANSYS and CREO simulate.

Skills

Mechanical design

3+ years experience

3D CAD

2D CAD

SAP BOM

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO/PROe/Inventor

PDM Link/Teamcenter

AutoCAD

SAP BOM

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Power Transformer Clamping Design Engineer

About the Role

Job ID

302272

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Organization

Business Unit

Transformers

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team at Siemens Energy, where you will play a crucial role in the mechanical design of core and clamping assemblies for power transformers. Imagine using your expertise to innovate and optimize designs while adhering to our quality standards and timelines. You will engage with electrical design outputs, support manufacturing processes, and collaborate on R&D projects to enhance our products. Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our power transformers, making a significant impact in the energy sector.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will understand electrical design outputs and perform mechanical design, development, and analysis of core and clamping assemblies.
• Support manufacturing processes by conducting quality inspections, failure analysis, and managing vendor development.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software to model designs and create engineering drawings, ensuring accurate bills of material for component ordering.
• Prepare core cutting lists for the precise cutting and slitting of cores tailored to individual designs.
• Learn transformer design rules and utilize design calculation tools related to core and clamping.
• Collaborate on R&D projects to drive product improvements and perform advanced calculations, including structural analysis using tools like ANSYS and CREO simulate.

What You Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience as a core and clamping or active part design engineer. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa. Candidates with power transformers experience will be given preference.
• You possess strong conceptual knowledge and hands‑on experience with structural steel parts, insulation parts, and core grades.
• Familiarity with American and international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC) related to transformers and materials is essential.
• You are proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., CREO/PROe/Inventor), PDM Link or Teamcenter, and 2D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD), along with tools for creating bills of materials like SAP.
• You have detailed knowledge of materials related to core and clamp, including structural steel, high tensile steel, GOES, laminated wood, and pressboard.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits & parental leave

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