Transformer Engineer

Overview

Design and review transformer core engineering, client liaison, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• costing
• risk mitigation
• value engineering
• r&d
• client interface

Tasks

The Transformer Engineer at JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc. will play a pivotal role in steering the innovation and excellence of the design review process in the Flat Stack Value Stream. This position will use their transformer experience and initiative to act as a technical specialist and advisor to the JSC business with respect to the manufacture of transformer/reactor cores and their associated designs. -Work closely with clients on product design & materials selection and provide technical guidance on all aspects of transformers that JSC products are supplied into. -Participate in ISO 9000 internal and external audits. -Mentor and train technical team members where appropriate. -Understand and assess client technical and organizational challenges and determine appropriate means of solution. -Maintain deep knowledge and understanding of JSC Best Practices, equipment capabilities, client specifications, and relevant international standards. -Interpret client design drawings, specifications, and core cutting configurations, and translate them into documentation used for costing and manufacture. -Cross-functional team collaboration to define, prioritize, and maximize the productivity of the design review process to align with business goals. -Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation. -Review and assess the electrical design, performance characteristics, mechanical structural integrity, and insulation design of dry-type and oil-filled transformer cores where appropriate. -Proactively identify risks at the quotation stage and mitigate in consultation with clients and JSC manufacturing teams. -Active participation in R&D projects, client value projects, and continuous process improvement projects. -Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and new clients. -Act as a subject matter expert in the magnetic properties, metallurgy, lamination coating, and application of the various types of electrical steels. -Initiate and manage value engineering and cost reduction activities through standardization and "design for manufacturing" practices. -Interface with clients on technical clarifications, discrepancies, and any special application requirements.

Requirements

• bachelors
• peng
• 5-7 yrs
• troubleshooting
• system integration
• analytical

What You Bring

-Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications. -Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety standards. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related field) is required. -Strong communication and teamwork abilities. -Willingness to travel to client or project sites as needed -Understanding of manufacturing processes, testing, and quality assurance procedures. -Professional Engineer (PEng) license or equivalent certification preferred but not required. -Adaptability to new technologies and changing environments. -Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under minimal supervision. -Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical standards, and best practices. -5-7 years of experience in a technical engineering role. -Proven experience with troubleshooting, system integration, and technical documentation. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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About Jfe Shoji Power Canada Inc.

-Based in Burlington since the 1970s, the company evolved from a niche steel processor into North America’s leading transformer core manufacturer. -Global reach drives supply of high-quality electrical steel and magnetic materials to electric-vehicle, utility, audio, and industrial sectors. -Advanced product line includes wound, step-lap, amorphous, toroidal, and laser-cut cores designed to reduce build time and enhance efficiency. -Projects range from power-grid modernization to EV motor cores, alongside custom shielding and cruciform cores. -Engineering teams provide full-stack support, including application engineering, metallurgical analysis, diagnostic testing, process improvement, and global logistics. -Led by CEO Ron Harper, the company acts as a problem-solving ally, integrating engineering expertise into client projects.

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