Senior Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB‑SMIT Group, an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia, and America. The company actively supports the global energy transition by providing reliable transformer technology for renewable energy, industry, and urban energy infrastructure. SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers, and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications, and e‑mobility, ensuring efficient, stable, and secure energy flows worldwide. With over 3,800 employees globally, the group emphasizes quality, innovation, and sustainability, offering a stable environment to work on future energy system technologies. SGB-SMIT USA combines the strengths of an international technology company with an employee-oriented culture, offering meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition, short decision-making processes, direct cooperation, and a stable, growing company with long-term prospects. The company values individual contributions both professionally and personally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in power transformer design or high-voltage equipment engineering.
- Strong knowledge of power transformer theory and electrical design principles.
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate globally.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, and physical.
- Complete a satisfactory nationwide criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer power transformers in accordance with customer specifications, IEEE/ANSI standards, and internal guidelines.
- Perform electrical calculations including losses, impedance, short-circuit forces, thermal performance, and insulation coordination.
- Support tendering and order execution with technical input and feasibility assessments.
- Interface with manufacturing, testing, quality, and supply chain teams during project execution.
- Provide technical support during factory testing, customer inspections, and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with global BU PT engineering teams to align on standards, best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical design-related issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
- 401k with match
- Life insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
