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Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.
 
Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for bushings (e.g., insulation systems, impregnation, assembly, drying processes)and identify process bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives also lead process design for new product introductions (NPI) to ensure manufacturability and scalability, define and improve critical process parameters (CPPs) and process stability.

2. You will act as a key technical contributor in R&D projects, focusing on process aspects, collaborate with design, testing, and technology teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DfM)and support development of new technologies and translate them into industrial processes also participate in pilot production / prototype builds and industrialization activities.

3. You will propose and implement innovative process technologies and methodologies, evaluate and introduce new materials, equipment, and digital tools also contribute to patents, invention disclosures, or technical know-how.

4. You will define and support process validation plans and qualification activities, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and internal quality requirements and analyze test results (e.g., dielectric, thermal, mechanical performance) and link them to process performance also support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product/process deviations.

5. You will contribute to technology roadmap and process strategy development, monitor industry trends and best practices in insulation and manufacturing processes also drive initiatives related to cost reduction, process robustness, Sustainability / environmental improvements.

6. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support knowledge transfer between R&D and factories.

7. You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

8. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. You hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or similar fields.

2. Experience in transformer/bushing technology or high-voltage insulation systems, manufacturing processes.

3. Strong understanding of Insulation systems and dielectric behavior, manufacturing processes and process control, testing and qualification methods.

4. Analytical and problem-solving mindset with strong innovation and continuous improvement orientation.

5. Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams.

6. Structured approach to project execution and documentation.

7. Fluent in English.

More about us
We 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. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

Location Hefei, Anhui, China
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-06-19
Reference number R0123411

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.