Lead Designer - Transformer-2 in Stafford

Job Description Summary

GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Designer - Transformer to work from our Stafford office in our Grid Solutions buisness. We are looking for a Transformer Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in HVAC (preferably 400kV AC and beyond and/or HVDC) transformers.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation transformer detailed engineering design (including necessary calculations) and drawings (preferably 400kV and above, with HVDC / offshore experience), ability to carry out / review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and specify parameters critical to quality (CTQ) and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA)
• Review of specifications, identification of clarifications/deviations and action plans, with the ability to lead them to conclusion
• Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
• Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence
• Leading communication/co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc)

Education and Experience

• Electrical or mechanical engineer or person with similar experience (in Power Transformers)
• Experience of working on 3D, 2D tools (Inventor / equivalent, Autocad)
• Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
• Transformer design knowledge (especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design)
• Knowledge of IEC60076. Knowledge of IEC61378, rail car (Schnable car) design and offshore DNV standards will be preferred
• Should have worked independently on tender and project designs

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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