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Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical Transformers)

Memphis, TN

Design the power infrastructure products that keep the electric grid reliable, from concept through manufacturing, while leading innovation for a well-established industry leader.

Must-Haves

BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent degree

5–10 years of engineering experience in product design and development

Familiarity with 3D modeling software for design and documentation

Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical support

Preferred Qualifications

Electric utility product line experience, particularly with transformers or power distribution equipment

Manufacturing environment experience with understanding of production processes

Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks or ProE

Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability principles

What You'll Do

You'll lead the design and development of new products for the electric utility market, taking concepts from initial design through prototype testing and production release. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of power infrastructure products used across the industry.

You'll develop product part and assembly designs, drawings, and specifications that meet technical, functional, and manufacturing requirements. This includes evaluating and recommending specifications to ensure products perform reliably in demanding utility environments.

Your technical responsibilities include performing feasibility, functional, and quality testing of designs, and managing prototype development and testing to validate performance before production. You'll write test reports for internal use and publication, contributing to the company's technical knowledge base and industry reputation.

You'll review and analyze proposed product changes, facilitating the creation and approval of engineering drawing changes while ensuring updates maintain product integrity and compliance. Throughout the process, you'll recommend and follow reliable, efficient, and cost-effective procedures that balance innovation with manufacturability.

Working both independently on moderately complex product lines and collaboratively with the engineering team, you'll ensure project milestones are met and timelines are maintained. You'll also provide technical support for field sales personnel, translating customer needs into engineering solutions and helping the sales team win new business.

Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact engineering position where your designs become real products that power communities and support critical infrastructure. You'll have the autonomy to lead projects from concept to completion while working for an established manufacturer with a strong industry reputation.

You'll work on moderately complex to advanced product lines, gaining exposure to diverse engineering challenges and expanding your technical expertise. The role offers a balance of independent design work and collaborative problem-solving, giving you ownership of your projects while benefiting from an experienced engineering team.

The Company

You'll join a well-established manufacturer specializing in products for the electric power line industry. The company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, providing a stable platform for your career growth in a critical sector of the energy infrastructure market.

Location

Based in Memphis, TN, you'll enjoy affordable living, a growing engineering community, and access to a major logistics and manufacturing hub with strong connections to the electric utility industry.