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Lead Designer - Transformer-1

On-site Stafford, United Kingdom full time
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 Description

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

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-07. Posted 2026-09-24.

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