Transformer Design Engineer, IONATE
£70-100k
+ Equity
Hybrid intelligent transformers for the energy industry
Job no longer available
Hybrid intelligent transformers for the energy industry
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
£70-100k
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
IONATE's mission is to transform power systems through deep-tech innovation.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Several proven years’ experience in design procedures, calculations, modelling, simulations, and material selection for transformer manufacturing
- Sound knowledge of three phase oil filled/dry type transformers
- Experience using MATLAB/ ANSYS/ MAGNET/ SolidWorks or equivalent software to simulate and model transformer designs both electrically and mechanically
- Experience with installation and commissioning of transformers is desirable
- Ability to use FEM / BEM numerical methods and design within engineering constraints
- Sound knowledge of transformers and related standards: IEC, IEEE/ANSI, Ecodesign
- Knowledge of transformer and substation protection
- Python programming skills would be desirable
- Having experience designing transformers from a mechanical perspective is a plus
- Can work to clear timescales and collaborate with a cross functional team to deliver ambitious projects on time
- A skilled communicator, working with multiple disciplines and teams across the globe
- The ability to travel internationally when required
- A drive to learn new things!
What the job involves
- IONATE is a deep technology start-up building the technology backbone for smart grids
- Our team is looking for a Senior Transformer Engineer who will enjoy taking the lead on building our cutting-edge Hybrid Intelligent Transformers
- Requiring knowledge in transformer design and development, this position will involve working directly with our Senior Transformer R&D Engineer
- You will play a key role in developing and implementing new transformer designs, taking concepts through to commercial product for customers
- With a focus on electrical design and simulation, you will be active in initiating analyses, design reviews, technical discussions and will have an innovative approach with engineering reasoning
- Importantly, your work will include supporting project and test activities and help to ensure that these are completed within schedule
- Develop new transformer concepts with a deep focus on electromagnetic, thermal, and material design
- Produce technical requirements and specifications based on customer needs and design concepts
- Simulate and model transformer designs using advanced tools to analyse parameters such as losses and faults to optimise functionality
- Produce CAD/CAE designs following a verification and validation process
- Design and validate electrical designs to customer specifications using in-house tools and improve and update existing IONATE tools
- Ensure all designs adhere to safety, quality, and international standards
- Conduct design verifications and validations to meet industry requirements
- Create and maintain process documents and technical reports
- Produce verification reports documenting data, calculations, and comparisons
- Actively support a multi-disciplinary team including electrical, power electronics, control and embedded systems, and software engineers
- Assist in onboarding of new manufacturing partners
Salary benchmarks
Our take
IONATE claims that electrical transformers, which have remained the same for the last century, are no longer fit for purpose as power systems look to shift to more efficient, low emissions electricity.
The company develops digital hardware – a patented “smart hybrid transformer” – which allows for more efficient power flow control across the existing electricity grid, as well as in renewable energy infrastructure such as wind and solar.
With many of the world’s leading economic powers committing to net-zero emissions by 2050, there’s a pressing need for deep-tech enabled solutions on the existing grid, as well as in alternative power systems. IONATE is attempting to make itself a key player in this transition.
The fact that its tech solution is patented could be a huge factor. After winning plaudits at a number of industry awards before even going to market, the London-based company is now eyeing a major scale-up, aided by its 2025 Series A round. IONATE is growing its presence in the grid modernisation market, which is set to reach $21 trillion in value by 2050.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Feb 2025
$18.1m
SERIES A
Aug 2022
$4.4m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $22.8m
Company benefits
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home options
- Competitive salary
Company HQ
Hammersmith, London, UK
Leadership
Matthew Williams
(CEO & Co-Founder)15 years experience as an electrical and control engineer. Managed technical development teams, SMEs, and startup companies including The Faraday Grid, Exigen, and SunWater. Author of patents for power flow control devices and systems.
Roberto Ricci
(CFO & Co-Founder)Over 15 years international energy industry business development, funding, and M&A experience for Canada-based Amp, Gensix Consulting, and Molten Power, developing and implementing strategies for renewable power generation and battery storage startups.
Luca Mezossy-Dona
(Head of Strategic Engagement and Co-Founder)Previously worked in Communications at the Faraday Grid, was a Research Assistant at University of St Andrews and was an Online Developer at Professional Skills Curriculum.
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