Head of Transformer Design Engineering

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Our client is an innovative, bold transformer company poised to shake up the industry. Their first facility will produce Large Power Transformers (≥100?MVA, 34.5 kV–500 kV class), delivering the precision, reliability, and speed required to strengthen and expand America's grid.

They are building the first automated LPT manufacturing platform in the U.S., combining modern robotics with digital twin design to meet growing demand for transformer production and deployment. This role offers a substantial and generous compensation package to be discussed with all candidates directly.

Role Overview

The Head of Product Engineering will join the founding team to lead all design, materials, and manufacturability initiatives for the transformer product line. This role will define the company's technical DNA, translating decades of power-engineering expertise into modern, automated, and scalable production.

As a critical leader, you will architect the first of 100–500 MVA transformers, establish internal design standards, and integrate advanced design tools (CAD, FEA, digital twins) with manufacturing automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design Leadership: Lead end-to-end electrical and mechanical design of LPTs (core, windings, tank, OLTC, bushings, cooling, insulation systems).

• Design for Manufacturability: Translate designs into scalable manufacturing workflows optimized for automation, repeatability, and quality.

• System Integration: Define and validate electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance for ≥100 MVA, 34.5–500 kV transformers.

• Toolchain Development: Implement advanced modeling and simulation environments in collaboration with the Digital Infrastructure team (SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS Maxwell, EMTP-RV).

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet IEEE, ANSI, IEC, DOE, and utility specifications; lead design qualification and type testing programs.

• Supplier & Utility Interface: Engage with utilities, EPCs, and component vendors (core steel, windings, insulation, bushings, OLTC) to support technical execution.

• Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and grow the core transformer design and product engineering team.

Desired Qualifications

• ~10 years of experience in power transformer design and manufacturing, preferably with Siemens Energy, ABB/Hitachi Energy, GE Grid Solutions, WEG, or a major utility/EPC (Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch).

• Deep expertise in core/winding design, insulation coordination, dielectric testing, loss optimization, and thermal management.

• Proficiency with transformer design and simulation tools (EFAcE, Flux, ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL, or proprietary software).

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and experience with automated or semi-automated production processes.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Power Systems focus); PhD or PE license .

• U.S. citizenship or permanent required (defense-grade program).

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

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