Power Transformer Tanks & Externals Design Engineer

About the Role

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Transformers

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us as a Tanks & Externals Design Engineer, where you will take charge of the mechanical design for Tanks & Externals of power transformers. Imagine driving innovation and optimizing products while adhering to Siemens Energy’s design standards, quality requirements, and project timelines. You will engage in detailed mechanical design for order execution and prepare essential customer documents and drawings. This exciting role is based at our upcoming Siemens Energy Transformers Manufacturing Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where you will initially oversee factory construction, implement new processes, and develop a high-performance team to ensure readiness for production.

• Design and analyze transformer tanks and components, including stiffeners, covers, coolers, conservators, pipework, and cabling.
• Create master layouts and detailed drawings using 2D/3D CAD; prepare bills of material and customer documentation.
• Develop technical specifications and manage procurement of tank-related parts such as fans, pumps, radiators, and valves.
• Apply transformer design principles and calculation tools for structural components.
• Perform mechanical and advanced structural/seismic calculations; size and select accessories.
• Support R&D projects aimed at product improvements.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience as a Tank Design Engineer for medium or large Power Transformers. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a higher level and vice versa.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel parts, materials, and transformer tank components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, Pro/E, Inventor), 2D CAD (AutoCAD), PDM systems (PDM Link, Teamcenter), and SAP for BOM creation.
• Effective collaboration skills with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Relocation:
  If not already located in Charlotte, NC, must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance may be provided).
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid health and wellness benefits

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