Sr. Mechanical Designer (Transformer Design Exp. Req.)

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Sr. Mechanical Designer (Transformer Design Exp. Req.)
Location: 100% onsite in Buffalo, NY, United States of America – Relocation Assistance Available
Mechanical Designer to add to their team in Buffalo, New York.

Our client in the transformer industry is looking for a Sr.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and stable company while taking ownership of transformer projects and contributing to product and design improvements.

In this role, you will develop and improve mechanical designs for customized transformers, ensuring solutions are technically sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
Sr. Mechanical Designer (Transformer Design Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

Perform design calculations to develop manufacturable, cost-effective solutions
Develop Bills of Material for standard and custom transformer components
Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Define loads and boundary conditions for FEA and review completed analysis
Create and modify designs using 2D CAD and 3D modeling software
Ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards
Troubleshoot production and field issues and implement corrective design changes
Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and manufacturing teams
Support new product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement
Maintain and improve engineering and mechanical design standards
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
Sr. Mechanical Designer (Transformer Design Exp. Req.) Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong transformer design experience, 3D modeling skills, and knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards.
To be successful, you must have strong attention to detail, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to deliver accurate, manufacturable designs while collaborating across teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent discipline is required
5+ years of transformer design experience, including BOM creation, is required
Strong proficiency with 2D CAD and 3D modeling software is required
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes & standards, including ANSI & IEEE, is required
Strong written & spoken English language skills are required

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 USD + Bonus Potential + Annual Cost of Living Increases

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO

Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm Flexible

Sponsorship: Supporting TN visa work authorization (Eligible Canadian & Mexican Citizens)