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Business R&D Senior Professional

The opportunity

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 conduct R&D, design and optimization of power transformer tanks (including matching structures like oil conservator, radiator, flange) for Power Transformer, balance product performance, manufacturing cost and production process to improve product cost-performance and market competitiveness.

2. You will lead qualification certification and type tests of transformer tanks, comply with IEC, GB, IEEE and other international & domestic standards, complete special tests including seismic resistance, explosion-proof, sealing, mechanical strength, temperature rise and heat dissipation, ensure product have a greater competitiveness and quality.

3. You will solve key technical problems in tank design, manufacturing and operation, such as oil leakage prevention, lightweight structure, seismic performance improvement, noise reduction, promote the application of new materials, processes and structures in tank products.

4. You will cooperate with production, process and procurement teams to optimize tank manufacturing process, reduce production cost, improve production efficiency and solve technical bottlenecks in mass production. Track new tank technology, competitor solutions and standard updates in the industry, output technical analysis reports, formulate tank technology development roadmap to support product upgrading and market bidding.

5. You will compile tank-related technical documents, including design drawings, calculation reports, test plans, certification materials, ensure complete and compliant technical documentation. Collaborate with global team on finding new R&D solutions and new technical exploration discussion.

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

7. 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 degree or above in Mechanical Design, Chemical Machinery, Electrical Engineering, Pressure Vessel or related majors.

2. Minimum 5 years of practical experience in power transformer tank R&D and design, familiar with tank structure principle, manufacturing process, material selection and test standards.

3. Proficient in tank structure design, mechanical calculation, sealing design and seismic analysis, skilled in design and simulation software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS.

4. Have cost optimization awareness and technical innovation ability, able to independently complete product scheme design and technical problem-solving.

5. Fluent in English reading and writing, able to read English standards and technical documents, good cross-departmental communication and collaboration skills.

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: Hollie Tu, WeChat: Hollie0023.

Location Chongqing, China
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-05-20
Reference number R0123429

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.