Head of Product Engineering – Large Power Transformers
Company: Beyond SOF
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Central Texas (Greater Austin region) The client is a
defense-grade advanced manufacturer, automating heavy-industrial
production for critical U.S. infrastructure. Our first facility
will produce Large Power Transformers (?100 MVA, 34.5 kV–500 kV
class), delivering the precision, reliability, and speed required
to strengthen and expand America’s grid. We are building the first
automated LPT manufacturing platform in the United States uniting
modern robotics and digital twin design to meet growing demand for
transformer production and deployment. Job Description: The Head of
Product Engineering will join the founding team to lead all design,
materials, and manufacturability initiatives for Terminus’
transformer product line. This role will define the company’s
technical DNA - translating decades of power-engineering know-how
into modern, automated, and scalable production. This is a critical
leadership role, necessary to architect Terminus’ first generation
of 100–500 MVA power transformers, establish internal design
standards, and integrate advanced design tools (CAD, FEA, digital
twins) with manufacturing automation. Key Responsibilities ?
Product Design Leadership: Lead end-to-end electrical and
mechanical design of LPTs (core, windings, tank, OLTC, bushings,
cooling, insulation systems). ? Design for Manufacturability:
Translate design requirements into scalable manufacturing workflows
optimized for automation, repeatability, and quality. ? System
Integration: Define and validate electrical, thermal, and
mechanical performance parameters for ?100 MVA, 34.5–500 kV
transformers. ? Toolchain Development: Implement advanced modeling
and simulation environments with Digital Infrastructure team (e.g.,
SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS Maxwell, EMTP-RV). ? Compliance &
Standards: Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, IEC, DOE, and utility
specifications; lead design qualification and type testing
programs. ? Supplier & Utility Interface: Support technical
engagement with utilities, EPCs, and component vendors (core steel,
windings, insulation, bushings, OLTC, etc.). ? Team Building:
Recruit, mentor, and grow the core transformer design and
product-engineering team. Desired Qualifications ? 10 years
experience in power transformer design/manufacturing, preferably at
Siemens Energy, ABB/Hitachi Energy, GE Grid Solutions, WEG, or a
major utility/EPC (Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, etc.). ? Deep
understanding of core/winding design, insulation coordination,
dielectric testing, loss optimization, and thermal management. ?
Proficiency with transformer design software (e.g., EFACE, Flux,
ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL, or in-house proprietary tools). ? Strong
grasp of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and familiarity with
automated or semi-automated production methods. ? Bachelor’s or
Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus); PhD or PE
license preferred. ? U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (due
to defense-grade program requirements).
Keywords: Beyond SOF, Pflugerville , Head of Product Engineering – Large Power Transformers, Engineering , Austin, Texas
