Senior Engineering Designer

Your Tasks:

Electromagnetic & Electrical Design

• Perform full electromagnetic design of air core reactors, including inductance, impedance, losses, magnetic field, and current distribution calculations.
• Design and validate insulation systems and conduct insulation coordination in line with applicable standards and dielectric requirements.
• Perform thermal and loss evaluations to ensure temperature rise and rating requirements are met.
• Optimize designs for performance, cost, weight, and manufacturability.

Structural Design & Mechanical Coordination

• Perform basic structural design of the reactor, including standard winding construction, spiders, brackets, terminals, and mounting arrangements.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering on complex structural design and analysis, including short-circuit force, seismic, wind, and vibration evaluations.
• Develop and coordinate detailed drawings, models, and bills of material for fabrication.
• Support prototype development and the resolution of manufacturing and field issues.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Actively troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor, working hands-on with production staff to diagnose problems and implement timely design or process solutions - a core responsibility of the role.
• Serve as the go-to design resource for the shop floor, resolving build, tolerance, and assembly issues that arise during fabrication of air core reactors.
• Feed lessons learned from production back into designs, drawings, and standards to prevent recurrence and improve manufacturability.

Customer Test Coordination

• Plan and coordinate customer routine, type, and special tests, including customer-witnessed and factory acceptance tests (FAT) for air core reactors.
• Develop and review test plans and procedures to ensure they meet customer specifications and applicable standards.
• Liaise between the customer, Test Lab, and Production to schedule tests and ensure units and documentation are ready.
• Attend and technically support tests, address issues that arise during testing, and interpret and validate results.
• Review and approve test reports and support resolution of any non-conformances identified during testing.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify, assess, and mitigate design, manufacturing, and test risks - conducting design risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) on new and non-standard products, ensuring appropriate design margins, and escalating risks to cost, schedule, or quality early.
• Act as the senior technical reference for reactor design, providing guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers and engineers.
• Review customer specifications and support Sales with feasibility assessments and technical solutions for complex or non-standard requirements.
• Support Operations, Production, and Quality with design clarifications, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Contribute to design standards, guidelines, calculation tools, and design automation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in R&D and continuous improvement initiatives to advance reactor design and technology.

Requirements:

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (advanced degree an asset).
• Minimum 5 years of design engineering experience, with substantial experience designing air core reactors or comparable high voltage / electromagnetic products.
• Demonstrated expertise in electromagnetic/electrical design of air core reactors, with solid working knowledge of structural design.
• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) a plus.

Skill Requirements:

• Deep expertise in air core reactor design, including electromagnetic, thermal, insulation, and basic structural design principles.
• Excellent ability to develop mathematical/computer models and perform engineering calculations related to electromagnetics, thermal, and structural dynamics.
• Excellent ability to interpret customer specifications and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and design quality.
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills, including the ability to identify failure modes, apply appropriate design margins, and use methods such as FMEA.
• Strong ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other designers and engineers.
• Excellent ability to manage parallel projects, self-prioritize, and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor); experience with FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS) and SAP an asset.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.