Transformer Design Engineer in Price, Utah at INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC

At Intermountain Electronics (IE), we design, manufacture, automate, and test custom-engineered electrical equipment and critical power infrastructure for industries across North America. Our solutions support mission-critical operations, industrial facilities, OEM applications, oil and gas, mining, and other essential markets.

We're seeking a Transformer Design Engineer to join our team in Price, Utah.

This position offers an opportunity to take transformer projects from initial customer requirements and technical design through manufacturing, testing, and field support. You'll combine electrical engineering expertise with hands-on problem-solving, collaborate with customers and production teams, and help deliver reliable, high-quality transformer solutions.

If you enjoy turning complex technical requirements into practical, manufacturable designs and seeing your work come to life, we'd love to hear from you!

At IE, engineering is about more than drawings and calculations. Our engineers work closely with the people who manufacture, test, and deliver our equipment.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values technical expertise, creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and pride in the products we build.

Learn more about IE and our products at ie-corp.com.

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance plans
• Teladoc access to U.S. board-certified doctors, available 24/7/365
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental vision, life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance options
• 401(k) with company matching contributions of up to 6% of base salary
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company matching contributions of up to $2,000, depending on family size
• Paid parental leave

The Transformer Design Engineer is responsible for developing accurate transformer quotations, electrical designs, and manufacturing documentation while providing technical support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

This role serves as a technical resource for customers, application engineers, procurement, fabrication, production, quality assurance, and field service personnel.

Responsibilities include evaluating customer requirements, designing transformer components and assemblies, coordinating manufacturing activities, resolving production challenges, supporting transformer testing, and troubleshooting equipment after delivery.

• Evaluate customer plans, technical specifications, and applicable codes to establish transformer project requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, recommending transformer configurations and identifying opportunities to incorporate IE products into project specifications.
• Partner with business development personnel on strategic customer visits and participate in joint customer meetings to support major or critical project opportunities.
• Prepare accurate, timely transformer quotations for IE application engineers and customers, applying appropriate pricing markups and entering information into Epicor.
• Develop complete electrical designs that meet project requirements, coordinating with customers and internal teams to clarify specifications and secure necessary approvals.
• Prepare engineering and manufacturing documentation before production begins.
• Design transformer components and parts used in final assemblies, translating handwritten design information into detailed AutoCAD drawings.

• Coordinate the fabrication of transformer hardware and components with internal fabrication teams and outside vendors.
• Develop comprehensive bills of materials (BOMs) and submit them for procurement after review with the IEC General Manager.
• Monitor and support transformer manufacturing activities to verify that completed equipment meets required form, fit, function, and customer specifications.
• Ensure transformer projects comply with IE quality standards and customer-defined quality requirements.
• Work with the Production Supervisor to confirm manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed consistently.
• Collaborate with the IEC General Manager and Price Manufacturing Manager to develop, document, implement, and improve transformer manufacturing procedures.
• Establish standardized work instructions and employee training processes that support established SOPs.
• Assist directly with transformer manufacturing when additional production capacity is needed, using hands-on experience to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Investigate and resolve engineering or design-related issues affecting transformer production.

• Provide technical guidance to field service personnel when transformer-related issues arise.
• Respond to emergency service requests and assist with troubleshooting transformer equipment as needed.
• Support transformer control testing and verify compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Review and sign required project quality assurance documentation.
• Prepare and file Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when appropriate.

• Maintain reliable attendance and report to work on time.
• Demonstrate IE Core Values through professional conduct, collaboration, and accountability.
• Follow all applicable IE safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Intermountain Electronics, Inc.

The ideal candidate combines electrical engineering knowledge with practical manufacturing experience, strong technical communication skills, and the ability to manage complex transformer projects from design through completion.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with at least two years of hands-on electrical or design-related experience involving three-phase voltages of 480V and above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality transformer assembly designs, electrical wiring configurations, and troubleshooting solutions.
• Understanding of transformer design, manufacturing processes, electrical systems, and the relationship between engineering specifications and production requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment layout diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical symbols and their application to transformer manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret production reports relating to quality and production quantities.
• Proficiency in technical calculations involving electrical loads, capacity, voltage, dimensions, ratios, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply algebra, geometry, basic arithmetic, fractions, and other mathematical concepts to engineering and manufacturing applications.
• Understanding of operating costs, production costs, and production overruns, including the ability to interpret financial information and apply relevant mathematical calculations.
• Ability to analyze transformer plans and specifications, resolve practical engineering problems, and follow instructions presented verbally, in writing, through diagrams, or in schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Edge design software, and Epicor ERP.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists when assisting with transformer assembly or material movement.
• Proficiency with grinders, cutting torches, drills, and common hand tools.
• Experience using crimpers, wire strippers, and associated electrical testing equipment.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate with employees, fellow engineers, customers, supervisors, and management to deliver accurate designs and specifications within established deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the overall engineering and manufacturing process, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to anticipate challenges during planning and design reviews.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to production-floor employees and other team members.
• Strong analytical, research, design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective project management skills, including coordinating resources, communicating progress and changes, and completing work within established schedules and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, presenting numerical information, and interpreting technical documentation.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to meeting customer and internal team expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize tasks, adapt to changing conditions, and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and willingness to pursue professional development.
• Commitment to teamwork, confidentiality, professionalism, ethical conduct, and a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
• Understanding of how engineering decisions affect quality, cost, productivity, revenue, and company resources.
• Willingness to share technical knowledge, support organizational goals, complete administrative responsibilities accurately, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ability to respond constructively to unexpected challenges, accept direction, follow through on commitments, and maintain consistent productivity and quality standards.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must hold OSHA Forklift Certification or be able to obtain certification within one month of employment.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting with generally quiet to moderate noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical equipment and potential electrical shock hazards may occur.
• The position may involve occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Employees must follow IE safety procedures, promptly report unsafe conditions, and work safely around machinery and moving equipment.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk, with occasional extended periods of standing or working on concrete surfaces.
• Regularly use hands and arms for handling, reaching, and performing job-related activities.
• Perform movements including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as required.
• Regularly communicate through speaking and hearing.
• Occasionally sit and perform activities involving taste or smell.
• Possess the visual capabilities needed for the position, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be available to work a standard 40-hour workweek.
• Additional hours may be required based on project demands and business needs.

This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Intermountain Electronics reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities at its discretion, with or without advance notice.

Any employment offer is subject to applicable IE hiring requirements.

Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.