Electrical Expert Power Transformers Power Converts

Power Transformer Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

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Participate in product engineering activities for PV and BESS projects all around the world.

You will become part of a high-performance team responsible for the electrical design of power transformers for power converters, that are manufactured by the company, for PV and BESS plants.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Review calculations, technical documentation, and drawings for power transformers provided by OEM's
• Support transformer product engineering from specification review through manufacturing, testing, and operation
• Conduct transformer failure investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and condition assessments using diagnostic techniques such as DGA, electrical testing, oil analysis, event logs, and internal inspections
• Evaluate transformer performance under renewable energy operating profiles by assessing cyclic loading, overload capability, harmonic effects, losses, thermal behavior, and short-circuit withstand capability through technical reviews, analytical methods, and FEM simulations
• Coordinate technical discussions with transformer OEMs and witness manufacturing process, FAT, routine and type testing to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Provide technical support to project engineering, procurement, operations, sales, quality, and customer teams
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance and lessons learned on transformer performance, reliability, and design challenges within renewable energy projects

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the transformer industry, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, and service
• Strong knowledge of power transformer electrical, dielectric, and thermal design, and transformer mechanics
• Strong knowledge of routine, type, special, and field testing.
• Proven experience in transformer diagnostics, condition assessment, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Strong knowledge of international standards and industry practices, including IEC and IEEE
• Proven experience with FEM-based electromagnetic and thermal simulations and engineering tools such as Ansys and MATLAB/Simulink

Other special needs:

• Autonomy
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Effective communication with suppliers, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level or higher)
• Willingness to travel occasionally to factories, test facilities and project locations

Location:

San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), Spain

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

Gamesa Electric offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

Local Specific Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage:
  You'll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain – life, accident, and travel assistance – so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.
• Lunch Allowance:
  Receive a monthly allowance to enjoy your meals.
• Home Office Flexibility:
  Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
• Benefits Platform:
  Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
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