Full-Time

Application Engineer

Deadline 3/25/27
ERMCO Distribution Transformers

ERMCO Distribution Transformers

201-500 employees

Designs and manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers

Compensation Overview

CA$80k - CA$100k/yr

+ RRSP/DPSP

Mississauga, ON, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • Three to seven years of experience in transformer engineering is required.
  • Strong understanding of transformer design principles, including core design, winding configurations, insulation systems, thermal performance, short-circuit capability, and loss optimization is required.
  • Strong understanding of transformer electrical characteristics, losses, thermal performance, and protection schemes is required.
  • Familiarity with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Electrotechnical Commission, Canadian Standards Association, or other applicable standards is required.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and interpret utility and industrial specifications is required.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an organized manner is required.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze customer requirements, single-line diagrams, specifications, and standards to determine suitable transformer solutions.
  • Prepare technical proposals, sizing calculations, and design recommendations for power, distribution, or specialty transformers.
  • Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure feasibility and compliance with customer requirements.
  • Support the sales team with technical clarifications, product presentations, and bid strategy.
  • Perform loss evaluations, efficiency calculations, thermal assessments, and impedance or short-circuit performance checks.
  • Assist customers with product selection, configuration options, and system application guidance.
  • Review and interpret customer comments, deviations, or exceptions and provide formal responses.
  • Participate in customer meetings, whether virtual or on-site, to discuss technical details, design features, or application considerations.
  • Provide post-order support including documentation reviews, drawing approvals, and responses to technical queries.
  • Stay current with industry standards, competitor products, and emerging transformer technologies.
ERMCO Distribution Transformers

ERMCO Distribution Transformers

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ERMCO Distribution Transformers manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Its products include transformers used to step down high-voltage electricity for safe distribution, with oil insulation and cooling as part of a core-and-winding design that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. The company distinguishes itself by being one of the largest producers in the United States, offering a broad range of transformer components from a Tennessee base, which supports scale, reliability, and widespread availability for utilities and other customers. Its goal is to design, produce, and supply dependable distribution transformers and related components to ensure safe and efficient electrical power distribution.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dyersburg, Tennessee

Founded

1964

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. transformer shortages persist in 2026, keeping ERMCO’s order books full.
  • Waddell’s 566,121-square-foot plant targets three-phase transformers for data centers and semiconductors.
  • Bristol’s 158,000-square-foot amorphous hub supports higher-efficiency grid modernization sales.

What critics are saying

  • Integrating Spire’s 100-year brands through 2026 can distract managers and delay synergies.
  • Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, and GE Vernova outspend ERMCO on utility contracts.
  • Arizona’s 500-job ramp and Wisconsin operations strain hiring, training, and quality control.

What makes ERMCO Distribution Transformers unique

  • ERMCO became Spire’s owner on December 15, 2024, broadening product lines fast.
  • Bristol, Wisconsin began operations in April 2025, giving ERMCO Midwest manufacturing reach.
  • Waddell, Arizona opens in 2027, making ERMCO’s first western plant.

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HomeLadder
Feb 20th, 2026
Tennessee Manufacturer ERMCO Expands to West Valley

Tennessee manufacturer ERMCO expands to West Valley. A major manufacturing expansion is headed to the West Valley, adding momentum to Arizona's industrial growth and long-term housing demand. Key details: * Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative Inc. (ERMCO) is opening a 566,121-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waddell. * The site is located at 15784 W. Hatcher Road within Virgin Industrial Park. * The project is expected to create more than 500 jobs. * The facility will focus on three-phase distribution transformer manufacturing. * Operations are expected to begin in 2027, with foundational work starting in 2026. * The building was purchased for $90.5 million from IndiCap and Invesco. * This marks ERMCO's first manufacturing operation west of the Mississippi River. * Company leaders cited Arizona's business climate, labor market, and proximity to Western U.S. customers as key drivers. Why this matters to Arizona investors: * Large-scale industrial employment drives long-term rental demand, especially for workforce and mid-income housing. * West Valley submarkets continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure investment. * Job growth supports rent stability and absorption, particularly for single-family rentals in emerging corridors.

Intelligence360 News
Jun 12th, 2024
Ermco To Expand Into 158,000 Square Feet Of Space In Bristol Wisconsin.

ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin. ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin.Bristol, Wisconsin — According to state and local development sources, ERMCO plans to build out 158,000 square feet of new space in Bristol. The company plans to occupy the new space in Bristol, on or about January 1, 2025. According to the company website ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ERMCO is one of the largest producers of oil filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Ensure that families and businesses get the power they need, period

Business Wire
Dec 19th, 2022
Mill Point Capital Completes Sale of Spire Power Solutions

Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and

Business Wire
Dec 15th, 2022
Mill Point Capital Completes Sale Of Spire Power Solutions

ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and IT services sectors, announced today a sale of Spire Power Solutions L.P. (“Spire”), one of North America’s leading manufacturers of power transformers, to Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (“ERMCO”), a leader in the manufacturing of liquid-filled distribution transformers for the utility, commercial and industrial markets. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (“AECI”).Headquartered in Athens, GA, Spire has been serving the electrical utility, commercial and industrial sectors for over 100 years. Spire manufactures a full range of liquid-filled and dry-type transformers through the Power Partners, Pioneer Transformers, Jefferson Electric and VF Transformer brands.Tim Mills, President and CEO of ERMCO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Spire team into the ERMCO family