Weidmann Electrical Technology · 1 month ago
Principal Design Engineer (Transformers)
St Johnsbury, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expWeidmann Electrical Technology is a globally active family company with over 140 years of experience in the transformer industry. The Principal Design Engineer will provide technical direction on transformer insulation designs, advise on best practices, and support product development to achieve business growth objectives.
Energy ManagementMachinery ManufacturingRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Advise managers, executives, and global teams on technical matters, best practices, and strategic activities related to key products and projects
Monitor industry trends, including customer needs and competitor developments
Ensure compliance with industry standards and support their development
Provide training and technical support to engineers to enhance their skills
Represent Weidmann's expertise by participating in industry committees and events
Support continuous improvement, preventative actions, and corrective measures
Work with the commercial team to ensure customer satisfaction through direct technical support
Understand and analyze transformer insulation design using specialized tools and methods
Create and evaluate designs, specifications, and customer requirements for insulation components
Offer technical guidance to internal teams on product applications in transformers
Lead the development of new product ideas, including research and prioritization
Manage innovation projects, production trials, and customer validation to prepare products for commercialization
Maintain thorough documentation to meet quality and regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred)
At least 15 years of experience, ideally in areas like transformer design, manufacturing, product development, R&D, leadership, project management, and working with customers
Strong skills in English (spoken and written), problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and software tools (e.g., MS Office, CAD)
Willing to travel internationally as needed
Ability to manage and update schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and meet performance goals
Preferred
Spanish language skills are a plus but not required
Participation in IEEE or similar industry groups is a bonus
Benefits
Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
Company
Weidmann Electrical Technology
Weidmann Electrical Technology provides design, development & operation of transformers and integrated solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrik Gareus
Head of Operations AM (COO)
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