Job Description

The Opporutnity As new R&D Electrical Engineer, you will join our Global Multi-Physic Simulation (GLOMUS) network team in the Technology Center of HITACHI Energy.You will be part of a group of key people with specific expertise in the fields of electrical, structural, acoustic, thermo-mechanic and fluid-dynamics analyses, simulation and testing.As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to support all factories in the PG Dry, Traction and Distribution Transformers on innovative and challenging research projects.You will focus on developing new technologies and products, optimizing existing ones and on supporting different engineering offices around the world.How You Will Make An ImpactStudy of current state of art in the field of 2D and 3D simulation of transformersAnalysis of performance of different parameters of dry transformers by means of 2D and 3D electromagnetic FEM calculationsDevelop new automations for the assessment of products through electromagnetic simulations coupled with structural, thermomechanical and acoustic simulationsRun feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performancesOrganize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/productsLead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and qualitySupport the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools teamProvide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.)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.Your background MSc + 1 years of experience in Electrical Engineering fieldPhD in Electrical Engineering is preferredExisting work experience in Electrical Engineering with particular focus on transformer designAdvanced knowledge of transformer design and prediction of relevant performance such as leakage fields, stray losses, no-load losses, short-circuit forces, mutual inductances, and similarExperience in the finite element analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL, FEM electromagnetic simulation tool)Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages ( Python, Matlab, C#)Experience in electric testing of transformersProject management skillsAction and result oriented mindsetInnovation spirit, "out of the box" thinkingMore About UsWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. During the recruitment process you will be given more specific information on the employee benefit program offering in your intended country of employment.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.

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