Hiring Transformer Design Engineer in Kuwait

All Kuwait 2 weeks ago
Full-time Engineering

Job Description

Transformer Design Engineer jobs in Kuwait
Position Overview
Experienced Transformer Design Engineer required to design, develop, and support power and distribution transformers for industrial and utility applications. Candidate must hold a Mechanical degree and have a transferable residency. Qualified candidates can share their profile to the contact listed in the original job post.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop core, winding, tank, cooling and accessory layouts for power and distribution transformers.
• Perform mechanical and thermal calculations to ensure structural integrity and cooling performance.
• Prepare detailed drawings and BOMs using CAD tools for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with electrical design teams to integrate electrical and mechanical requirements.
• Support prototype build and testing, witness factory tests, and analyze test data.
• Develop and maintain design standards, procedures, and documentation in line with client and industry requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement and manufacturing to resolve production issues and ensure quality.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Residency: Transferable residency required.
• Experience: Proven experience in transformer or heavy electrical equipment mechanical design.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar); experience with thermal and structural analysis tools is an advantage.
• Standards knowledge: Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC and IEEE for transformer mechanical design.
• Testing: Experience supporting factory acceptance tests (FAT), routine and type tests, and interpreting test reports.
• Soft skills: Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑discipline coordination abilities.

Preferred Skills and Experience
• Experience with cooling system design (ONAN, ONAF, OFAF) and conservator/OLTC mechanical arrangements.
• Knowledge of materials selection, welding practices, and pressure vessel considerations for transformer tanks.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) for structural and thermal assessments.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing processes, vendor drawings review, and quality control in transformer production.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, utilities, or OEM transformer manufacturers.

What to Include in Your Application
• Updated CV highlighting transformer or heavy‑electrical mechanical design experience.
• Portfolio or sample drawings and a brief summary of projects or products designed.
• Current location, residency/visa status, and earliest availability.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates can share their profile to the contact listed in the original job post or send their CV via the application channel provided there. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for technical review and interview.