Job Description

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Transformers



Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast growing manufacturer of power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients' individual needs.



Due to the growth of our business, we have an opening for a Junior Mechanical Designer or Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in the design of liquid filled power transformers from 5 to 200MVA, up to 230 kV.



Duties and Responsibilities of the "Junior Mechanical Design Engineer"



Responsible for mechanical design and detailing of various aspects of power transformers from 1 to 200MVA and up to 230kV:



Review of client specifications to gain greater understanding of TX design



Understanding of power transformer mechanical design (external and internal including electrical clearances), features, shipping and field considerations



Understanding of CSA, IEEE and ANSI standards with respect to power transformers



Creation of drawings, bills of material, work instructions and uploading ERP



Anticipate and assist with production processes and procedures to ensure high quality and smooth production



Technical leadership for the business



Engage with the manufacturing part of the business to ensure designs are built according to specifications.



Engage directly with suppliers to understand capabilities, resolve quality issues and identify new technologies



Assist with the generation of new design rules, practices and procedures



Increase use of software tools to improve productivity and reduce errors (design calculations, sharing of technical information, ERP uploading, preparation of requisitions, etc)



Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the company's values of Quality, Safety and Service and company Environment, Health & Safety procedures and ISO9001 management system



Be flexible and take initiative on engineering and management tasks as required

Qualifications:

Engineering degree, with preferred professional licensure in Canada, US or Mexico



2+ years of engineering design work and experience in a power transformer design & manufacturing environment



Trained in welding processes and quality assessment

Excellent computer skills:

specifically, 3D CAD, numerical analysis, related workflow programming, MS Office, Sharepoint, Epicor



Excellent organization, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail



Strong people skills - mentoring, team building, motivating, change agent



Strong client skills - empathy, trust building, fact based

Language:

willing to continuously improve English skills



Located in Toronto area, Ontario, Canada



Benefits



Competitive salary and benefits package



Clean, modern and friendly working environment



Hybrid work option after probation and training period is completed with a minimum 2-3 days in the office per week.