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Description
Description
Mechanical Design Engineer – Speciality Transformers
WEG Transformers USA (WTU)
Location: Washington, Missouri | Full-Time | On-Site
WEG 47,000 global team members | 135 countries | ~4,700 engineers worldwide
Hello, Engineer. Let’s Talk Numbers:
At WEG, we speak your language: precision, performance, and purpose. With over 47,000 employees worldwide, including 4,700 engineers, we’re not just building machines—we’re engineering a more efficient, sustainable future. Our U.S. operations continue to grow quickly which has prompted us to look for an additional Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Specialty Transformers team in Washington, Missouri for Small Power transformers.
If you’re a detail-driven thinker who enjoys solving complex problems—and maybe even cracking a dry joke or two—you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, design 3 phase transformers up to 10 MVA, 46 KV and following your projects through production. Your work will directly support our customers’ energy infrastructure across the U.S. and beyond.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Reviewing customer specs and translating them into engineering requirements
- Identify the accessories required
- Prepare mechanical design e.g. tank, core and coils assembly
- Performing structural calculations and preparing general arrangement drawings
- Creating bills of materials and manufacturing documentation
- Collaborating with customers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges
- Prepare manufacturing drawings for shop.
Why WEG?
We’re not just another industrial manufacturer. At WEG, People Matter. We foster a Culture of Engagement where you can bring your whole self to work (within reason—and within our Code of Ethics and Values).
You can be you at WTU! Whether you're a recent grad from Mizzou, Missouri S&T (MUST Rolla), Missouri State, UMSL, or WashU, and/or a Veteran of the U.S. military, space, air, or naval forces with engineering experience—we’d love to hear from you!
Our Values & Culture
- Human Company: We treat people like people, not numbers.
- Teamwork: We win together.
- Efficiency & Innovation: We engineer smarter, not harder.
- Flexibility & Leadership: We adapt and lead with purpose.
We also walk the talk on sustainability—from low-carbon products to circular operations and community engagement.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation (yes, real time off)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Health savings accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth in a global company that’s still growing
Come join us in Washington, MO: We’re building more than transformers—we’re building teams.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Check us out at weg.us/careers
No third parties, please. Just smart, curious engineers who want to make things better.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Basic
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited (4 year) U.S. college or university
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D/2D CAD software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks)
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and ability to present technical content with PowerPoint
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, Missouri to support production and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate with varying levels of employees
- Ability to learn and improve processes
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Completion of: an application, talent assessment, interview, background check, and drug screen (including THC, as role will be safety-sensitive).
- Adaptable, curious, self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement
- Collaborative mindset with a team-first attitude
- Candidates who reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Washington, Missouri
- Limited regional relocation may be considered for an exceptional candidate
Preferred
- Major in Applied Mechanics and Machine Design
- Work Experience of 2 years or more in design of distribution transformers.
- Sheet metal and welding experience
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE, NEMA, or IEC transformer standards
- Experience optimizing designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance
Salary : $73,000 - $93,000