Application Engineer – SPT

In a custom ‑ designed, engineered ‑ to ‑ order manufacturing environment, provide application engineering and technical support for s mall power transformers (SPT). Responsible for the definition, application review, design coordination, development support, and testing of medium ‑ and high ‑ voltage power transformers. Serve as the primary technical interface between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure project execution meets scope, quality, schedule, and performance requirements.

• Review customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements for substation power transformers; coordinate and lead project execution with factory teams and customers from an engineering standpoint.
• Support customization of standardized SPT designs to meet project ‑ specific requirements, utility standards, and applicable IEEE/ANSI codes.
• Drive timely drawing submittals and approvals to obtain manufacturing release from customers.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers via phone, email, virtual meetings, or onsite visits.
• For large ‑ scale, high ‑ profile, or high ‑ complexity projects, assume a project engineering / technical project management role, responsible for up to 90% of technical coordination.
• Respond to and resolve technical inquiries from customers, sales managers, and sales representatives.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)—virtually or in person—demonstrating strong knowledge of SPT design, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support resolution of quality issues, after ‑ sales concerns, and customer complaints in coordination with quality, manufacturing, and service teams.
• When required, travel to customer or job sites to support commissioning, field issues, corrective actions, or post ‑ delivery technical discussions.
• Provide plant support during product startup, technical transfer, manufacturing reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Previous project or application engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–7 years of experience in substation power transformer (SPT) manufacturing, design, testing, or application engineering.
• Direct experience with liquid filled power transformers, including oil filled insulation systems and auxiliary components.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to travel up to once per month (domestic and occasional international).
• Computer proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, Solid Works, SAP, and CRM tools.
• Excellent analytical and technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, engineered to order environment.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and professionalism.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards, including:
  • IEEE C57.12.00 – General Requirements
  • IEEE C57.12.90 – Test Code
  • IEEE C57.91 – Loading Guide
  • Applicable ANSI, IEEE, and utility specifications

• Experience working directly with utilities or EPC customers
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• Prior involvement in large MVA, high voltage transformer projects.
• Experience coordinating or leading project timelines and technical milestones.
• Background in manufacturing, operations, or field service related to power transformers.
• Customer‑facing technical support or field commissioning experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex transformer applications.
• Clear and confident technical communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple SPT projects.
• Proficiency with engineering and business tools (AutoCAD, Solid Works, SAP/CRM, Excel).
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Based at the Lake Mary, FL facility.
• Hybrid flexibility available; some work from home permitted based on project needs.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and customer substations

Job Title :
Application Engineer – SPT

Reports to :
Product Line Manager – SPT

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Location :
Lake Mary, FL