Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Transformers

Delta Star Inc.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of medium voltage, mobile power transformers, and mobile substations.

You will generate 3D models, shop drawings, and lead routing using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with 2–5 years in transformer design, strong CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with United States work authorization.
• 2–5 years of experience in power transformer design, including ≥2 years in mechanical design.
• Ability to relocate or commute to the assigned plant location within a reasonable distance.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D core and coil designs and internal diagrams using EAP and Inventor.
• Create internal shop drawings and verify accuracy against standards.
• Design wood structures and perform 3D lead routing with Inventor.
• Develop internal connection diagrams based on transformer nameplates.
• Produce material usage files for ERP and ordering.
• Provide production support by addressing missing dimensions and details.
• Long-term: design external transformer parts, tank drawings, and programming plasma/wood routing machines.

Skills

CAD software

Transformer design

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of medium voltage, mobile power transformers, and mobile substations.

You will generate 3D models, shop drawings, and lead routing using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with 2–5 years in transformer design, strong CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.