Description
Mechanical Design Engineer – Power 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 Power Transformers team in Washington, Missouri.
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
You’ll design 3-phase, 50/60 Hz power transformers up to 100,000 KVA and 161,000 volts. Your work will directly support our customers’ energy infrastructure across the U.S. and beyond.
Your day-to-day might include:
- Reviewing customer specs and translating them into engineering requirements
- Designing tanks, accessories, and internal structures using 3D CAD
- 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
- Writing manuals and work instructions (yes, we know—less glamorous, but still VERY important)
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
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.
Come join us in Washington, MO: We’re building more than transformers—we’re building teams.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. If you need an accommodation or assistance in the application process, please contact us at 636-239-9300 for a referral to the appropriate recruiter.
Requirements
? What You’ll Bring to the Role
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited U.S. 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
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree from a Missouri-based or regional university (e.g., Missouri S&T, Mizzou, Missouri State, UMSL, WashU)
- Veteran of U.S. military or naval forces with mechanical design experience
- 4+ years of experience designing medium to high-power transformers (15,000 KVA / 69kV and above), ideally with load tap changers
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE, NEMA, or IEC transformer standards
- Experience optimizing designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance
- Collaborative mindset with a team-first attitude
- Adaptable, curious, self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement
- Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance to Washington, Missouri
- Limited regional relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited U.S. university
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D/2D CAD software such as Inventor or SolidWorks
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and ability to present technical content with PowerPoint
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, Missouri
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Completion of an application, talent assessment, interview, background check, and drug screen including THC testing
- Degree from a Missouri-based or regional university
- Veteran of U.S. military or naval forces with mechanical design experience
- Four or more years of experience designing medium- to high-power transformers
- Experience designing transformers with load tap changers
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE, NEMA, or IEC transformer standards
- Experience optimizing designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance
- Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance to Washington, Missouri
What We Do
WEG Transformers USA specializes in the manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning of power and distribution transformers. Operating multiple facilities in Washington, Missouri, and Mexico, the company provides liquid-filled three-phase transformers, including pad-mounted and substation units. They serve utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets across North America, focusing on reliability, durability, and efficiency in their electrical infrastructure solutions.
