Head of Design – (Transformers)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Design Head – Transformer Engineering to lead the design, development, and optimization of power and distribution transformers. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in transformer design principles, advanced simulation tools, and compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical & mechanical design for power (up to 220kV) and distribution transformers.

• Ensure compliance with IEC, IS, ANSI, IEEE, BIS standards and optimize designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Utilize AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, FEMM, ETAP, PSCAD for 3D modeling, simulation, and power system analysis.

• Perform thermal, dielectric stress, and short-circuit withstand calculations.

• Drive value engineering, FMEA, RCA, and transformer loss reduction techniques.

• Lead a team of design engineers, collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams, and ensure seamless manufacturing integration.

Must-Have Technical Expertise:

✔ Transformer CAD & Simulation Tools – AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB
✔ Power System Analysis – ETAP, PSCAD
✔ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – Ansys Mechanical, COMSOL
✔ ERP & Manufacturing Software – SAP (PP & MM Modules)

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E./M.E. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in transformer design, R&D, and manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of CRGO core selection, insulation systems, cooling designs (ONAN, ONAF, OFWF), and winding configurations.

• Expertise in short-circuit withstand design, impulse voltage calculations, and loss optimization.

• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and executing large-scale transformer design projects.