Transformer Engineer

Join Our Team: Transformer Engineer Opportunity

About Us

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Job Summary:

The Transformer Engineer at JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc. will play a pivotal role in steering the innovation and excellence of the design review process in the Flat Stack Value Stream. This position will use their transformer experience and initiative to act as a technical specialist and advisor to the JSC business with respect to the manufacture of transformer/reactor cores and their associated designs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review and assess the electrical design, performance characteristics, mechanical structural integrity, and insulation design of dry-type and oil-filled transformer cores where appropriate.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the magnetic properties, metallurgy, lamination coating, and application of the various types of electrical steels.
• Interpret client design drawings, specifications, and core cutting configurations, and translate them into documentation used for costing and manufacture.
• Work closely with clients on product design & materials selection and provide technical guidance on all aspects of transformers that JSC products are supplied into.
• Interface with clients on technical clarifications, discrepancies, and any special application requirements.
• Proactively identify risks at the quotation stage and mitigate in consultation with clients and JSC manufacturing teams.
• Understand and assess client technical and organizational challenges and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and new clients.
• Cross-functional team collaboration to define, prioritize, and maximize the productivity of the design review process to align with business goals.
• Initiate and manage value engineering and cost reduction activities through standardization and "design for manufacturing" practices.
• Active participation in R&D projects, client value projects, and continuous process improvement projects.
• Maintain deep knowledge and understanding of JSC Best Practices, equipment capabilities, client specifications, and relevant international standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
• Mentor and train technical team members where appropriate.
• Participate in ISO 9000 internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related field) is required.
• Professional Engineer (PEng) license or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of experience in a technical engineering role.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting, system integration, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical standards, and best practices.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, testing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to new technologies and changing environments.
• Willingness to travel to client or project sites as needed