Senior Application Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Application Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Work Location: US/Canada

Reports To: SVPEngineering

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Description:

The Senior Application Electrical Engineer will play a key role in quoting and designing distribution transformers in compliance with IEEE, CSA, and customer specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of transformer electrical design theory and principles, materials, and associated industry standards. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and work with the sales team to design, cost and prepare bid documentation, ensuring that we offer quality and competitive solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

· Prepare and review electrical designs for distribution transformers including core type and sizing, coil designs, switch and tap selector components and connections, etc. as needed for custom and non-standard configurations.

· Validate and provide oversight of complex electrical calculations, including impedance, losses, efficiency, insulation and fuse coordination, and short-circuit strength.

· Utilize engineering software (proprietary transformer design tools and in specific cases software like ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar) for electrical modeling and simulation. Prepare bid technical documentation; customer requested data, cost calculations and clarifications.

· Review electrical specifications for distribution transformers, ensuring offering compliance with IEEE, CSA, DOE, and customer requirements.

· Participate in design reviews and analysis related to product performance and manufacturability.

· Participate and support new product development and improvement initiatives to maintain market competitiveness of company products and solutions.

· Serve as senior technical point of contact and support sales efforts by attending customer meetings and trade shows.

Standards and Compliance:

· Stay updated on evolving industry standards, participating in and representing the company on industrial committees and technical events as required.

· Support all electrical certification and testing requirements, including dielectric, loss and efficiency and short circuit performance.

Collaboration and Coordination:

· Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship by working closely with design engineers and other team members to validate design requirements.

· Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiencies and output quality.

· In collaboration with sales team collect and analyze market feedback data

· Support customers with technical inquiries, offering guidance on application and performance requirements.

· Provide technical support during prototype builds, production, and customer testing.

· Participate in pre-order and post-order design reviews to confirm technical compliance and mitigate risks.

Requirements

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in electrical engineering or a related field.

Experience:

· 10+ years of experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment in transformer manufacturing.

Skills and Competencies:

· Proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, simulation software, etc.) as well as productivity and ERP software.

· Proficiency in distribution transformer design, associated manufacturing processes, and application of applicable industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, CSA.

· Understanding of mechanical fabrication and related systems.

· Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.

· Ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across departments and disciplines as needed.

Acknowledgement/Signature:

This job description is provided to briefly describe the work required for this position. This job description does not state or imply these are the only responsibilities or duties for this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Why Join Cam Tran

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary Range - 110,000 to 145,000 plus Annual Incentive Compensation eligible

L.E.A.R.N. development program

Clean, safety-first workplace with ISO 9001:2015 registration

Growth-oriented, values-driven culture

Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.