Electrical Development FEA Engineer

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and electromagnetic FEA simulations for transformer components (core, windings, leads, structures).
  
• Analyze magnetic flux, leakage reactance, eddy losses, and short-circuit forces using advanced simulation tools.
  
• Evaluate dielectric stress distribution during lightning impulse, switching impulse, and AC withstand tests.
  
• Support mechanical FEA teams with electrical force data and boundary conditions for coupled simulations.
  
• Optimize transformer designs for losses, efficiency, and temperature rise while ensuring compliance with IEEE/IEC/CSA/ANSI.
  
• Provide simulation insights for failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  
• Develop simulation standards, material libraries, and best practices.
  
• Prepare technical reports and support cross-functional teams in design improvements.
  
• Collaborate with R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams for design validation and cost optimization initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering (High Voltage preferred).
  
• 3–8 years of experience in transformer design or electrical FEA.
  
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and insulation coordination.
  
• Hands-on experience with FEA tools like ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL, Opera, MagNet.
  
• Knowledge of transformer standards (IEEE, IEC, CSA, ANSI).
  
• CAD proficiency (2D/3D).
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in power and distribution transformer design.
  
• Experience with coupled electromagnetic–thermal–structural simulations.
  
• Ability to correlate FEA results with test data.
  
• Exposure to Python/MATLAB for automation.
  
• Experience in failure analysis and product development.
  

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and detail-oriented
  
• Strong simulation and technical expertise
  
• Cross-functional collaboration
  
• Innovation and problem-solving
  
• Effective technical communication