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Salary: CAD 120,000 - 140,000 / annual
Pioneer Transformers, part of the ERMCO Group, is a North American leader in the manufacture of transformers and electrical distribution equipment. The company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of transformers and related components.
In this high-level position, you will provide technical leadership on complex projects, mentor less experienced engineers, and solve advanced engineering problems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote innovation and ensure all designs meet the highest standards for performance, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and development of transformers or related components, ensuring compliance with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, CSA) and customer specifications
- Conducting advanced technical analyses to optimize product performance, reduce costs, and improve efficiency while addressing complex design challenges
- Conducting and overseeing design-related failure analyses, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures to improve product quality and reliability
- Providing technical leadership during design reviews, guiding decision-making, developing prototypes for testing, and ensuring compliance with project objectives and customer requirements
- Collaborating with mechanical and manufacturing engineers throughout the product development process
- Overseeing technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans
- Actively participating in electrical test validation activities as part of manufacturing engineering
- Managing the design of complex cores and coils
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting efforts to optimize processes and product design
The position offers a permanent role with real opportunities for advancement, a 37.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday), on-site parking, company events, and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering
- More than 8 years of experience in electrical engineering with specialization in transformer design or related products (or 5+ years if holding a Master's degree)
- Proven ability to lead design projects from design through production
- Excellent understanding of fundamental principles of transformer electricity
- Good understanding of electrical characteristics of transformers (impedance, resistance, turns per volt, turns ratio, etc.)
- Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, CSA) and regulatory requirements related to transformers or components (preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with ability to acquire and apply technical knowledge without supervision
- Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects and set priorities
- Bilingualism in French and English is an asset
