R&D Mechanical Engineer - Power Transformers

The opportunity

Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions. Solve industrial problems independently. Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&D projects. You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing scientific discussions in your area.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for core type power transformers
• Maintain existing and developing new technical standards and design tools for transformers.
• Transfer your knowledge and findings by elaborating reports, specifications and/or participating in educational programs.
• Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.
• Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise.
• Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.
• Serve as a valuable R&D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&D processes and tools.
• Actively participate in engineering networks to enrich your expertise and visibility within your targeted area.
• Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  
  

Your Background

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transformers industry, in R&D projects, power transformers mechanical design.
• High level of knowledge in the required areas for transformer technology.
• Knowledge in 3D CAD modelling software (CREO)
• Experience with advanced numerical simulations (e.g. mechanical simulations), proficiency in the use of commercial simulations tools (e.g. Ansys).
• Knowledge in ACT and APDL programming in Ansys shall be well valued.
• Solid understanding of the standard body of knowledge in the relevant technical field and solid technical proficiency.
• Willingness to travel to factories when needed
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.