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Trainee Electrical Transformer Design Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

MicroMetl Corporation

Design Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

We are seeking a Design Engineer to add to our Engineering team in Sparks, NV. This role is a hands ... electrical background to support our product. Knowledge of SolidWorks is preferred, or similar ...

MicroMetl Corporation

Design Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

We are seeking a Design Engineer to add to our Engineering team in Sparks, NV. This role is a hands ... electrical background to support our product. Knowledge of SolidWorks is preferred, or similar ...

Amperesand

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

... Transformer research that's now ready for commercial deployment ... Our products and solutions go far beyond the capabilities of traditional electrical equipment. We ...

Ichor Systems

Hardware Design Engineer (PCB)

Sparks, NV · On-site

Design, develop, and validate electrical hardware systems, including custom printed circuit boards ... Provide sustaining engineering support for released products, including root-cause analysis of ...

Amperesand

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reno, NV

$89K - $123K/yr

Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC ... Engineering or a related field. * 3+ years of experience in mechanical design for power electronics ...

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How much do trainee electrical transformer design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee electrical transformer design engineer in Reno, NV is $110,765.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,800.00 and $131,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Electrical Transformer Design Engineer vs Electrical Transformer Design Engineer?

AspectTrainee Electrical Transformer Design EngineerElectrical Transformer Design Engineer
QualificationsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant engineering degreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
ExperienceLimited or no professional experience, on-the-job trainingSeveral years of experience in transformer design and development
Work EnvironmentTraining programs, supervised design tasks, entry-level projectsIndependent design work, project management, client interactions
CertificationsOften not required, may pursue industry certificationsProfessional engineering license or certifications preferred

In summary, a Trainee Electrical Transformer Design Engineer is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting design tasks under supervision, while an Electrical Transformer Design Engineer is a more experienced professional responsible for designing and managing transformer projects independently.

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Redwood Materials

Mccarran, NV

$106K - $143K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Redwood Materials rating

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a critical role collaborating across electrical, mechanical, process, and controls teams to design and review electrical control systems and infrastructure for Redwood Materials' cutting-edge facilities. In this role, you will help define standards and best practices across Redwood's sites, lead cross-functional design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvements in design processes and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design high-performance electrical control systems, industrial control panels, motion control systems, wiring harnesses, network layouts, and I/O interfaces aligned with company goals.

  • Develop specifications, standards, design philosophies, symbol libraries, templates, and QA procedures to support scalable automation.

  • Lead cross-functional design reviews and mentor junior engineers across the team.

  • Interpret P&IDs to generate I/O lists, define system requirements, and design panels and loop diagrams for plant construction.

  • Create schematics, assemblies, and layouts using CAD tools while performing necessary engineering calculations.

  • Support equipment commissioning, system validation, failure analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting/wiring in lab and field settings.

  • Evaluate and qualify electrical components and technologies with external vendors.

Basic Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls or control system design.

  • Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical preferred; experience with other major platforms welcome).

  • Strong background in motion controls, motor drives, power electronics, signal transmission, cable design standards, and TTL/signal processing electronics.

  • Demonstrated experience with industrial control panel design and familiarity with Hazardous Area electrical requirements.

  • Solid understanding of relevant industry standards, including NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, UL 698A, IEC 61511, and ISO 13849.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with calm, collaborative urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Working Conditions

  • Environment: Office and industrial/manufacturing facility environment (indoors/outdoors).

  • Ability to work in challenging working conditions, which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while protected by PPE for extended periods.

  • Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.

  • Occasional work weekends, nights, or on-call availability as part of regular operations.

  • Occasional travel requirements.

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