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Senior Electrical R&D Engineer - Transformers

The Opportunity

Are you ready to power the future with purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we’re searching for an innovative and detail‑focused Senior Electrical R&D Engineer to join our Liquid‑Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is your chance to help shape the next generation of transformer technology—advancing reliability, sustainability, and performance in power distribution worldwide.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a global network of experts, turning forward‑thinking concepts into cutting‑edge prototypes. You’ll have the freedom to explore new ideas, solve complex design challenges, and influence products that directly support a more sustainable energy future.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you’re energized by creative electrical design, passionate about R&D, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our collaborative, future‑driven team.

How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Contribute inventive electrical design ideas to R&D projects
  • Lead or support initiatives aligned with time, cost, and quality objectives
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities
  • Design and execute experiments to validate technical solutions
  • Document project progress and develop design rules from findings
  • Participate in intellectual property discussions and risk evaluations
  • Provide technical support to factories, marketing teams, and customers
  • Collaborate with global R&D peers to optimize electrical designs
  • Support cost‑out initiatives and design portfolio development for the South Boston location
Your Background
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally within transformers
  • R&D experience in a business or industrial environment is beneficial
  • Knowledge of magnetic, dielectric, or thermal design preferred
  • Familiarity with FEM or 2D circuit‑simulation tools is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and a creative, solution‑oriented mindset
More About Us
  • We champion innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across everything we do
  • We offer global career pathways, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion
  • We empower individuals to grow, experiment, and shape the future of energy

Localização South Boston, Virginia, United States of America;
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Tipo de emprego Full time
Experiência Experienced
Função do trabalho Engineering & Science
Contrato Regular
Data de publicação 2026-02-03
Número de referência R0118985

About Hitachi Energy

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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