R&D Senior Engineer - Transformers Design

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This position reports to:

Technical Product Manager

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Your Role: Own the Challenge

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to technology, product, and solution development, as well as related Intellectual Property (IP). You will serve as the first point of contact within Research & Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance activities. You will also leverage your expertise to identify, propose, and implement innovative solutions that drive business success.

The work model for the role is: Remote

This role is contributing to the the ELSB Transformers Business Line based in Nogales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain recognized expertise in a specialized area by incorporating the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
• Develop innovative approaches to solving complex engineering challenges by generating ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining validation methods.
• Document technical findings, designs, calculations, and project results to ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to Intellectual Property (IP) generation within your area of expertise and support the development of project IP strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in transformer design and development.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards, including UL, CSA, NEMA, IEEE, and IEC.
• Experience using simulation software for transformer design and analysis.
• Advanced English and Spanish communication skills.
• Availability to travel as required.
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, transformer assembly, and test report interpretation is desirable.
• Valid U.S. visa and passport are preferred.

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Performance Bonus
• Saving fund
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Flex days
• Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
• Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

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