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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 new technologies and products for high-voltage components as part of the R&D team and R&D global organization.

2. You will lead development projects self-driven on time, on budget and on quality.

3. You will run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances, by proficient use of FEM software for dielectric and thermal simulations.

4. You will organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies and new products.

5. You will document and transfer your knowledge and findings from R&D to production environment both locally and in other facilities abroad

6. You will provide technical support in domain of expertise to other departments when needed (product management, business development, marketing and sales, engineering…)

7. You will participate in international pre-standardization and standardization work.

8.You will stay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to transformer high voltage bushings

9. You will support reverse engineering analysis

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

11. 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

1. Minimum master’s in electrical engineering or similar.

2. Deep knowledge of the design/testing and experience in developing of HV insulation components, preferably bushings

3. Solid track record as project leader is a plus

4. Proficiency in the use of simulation tools (e.g. Ansys, COMSOL, MAXWELL)

5. Responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven and result oriented work approach

6. Spirit of innovation, "out of the box" thinking

7. 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering R&D role or similar.

8. Fluent in English

9. Experience in cost-reduction and lean-six-sigma approach is a plus

10. Experience with CAD modeling, Windchill, SAP is a plus

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
Work arrangement On-Site
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-08-28
Reference number R0142742

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. 

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. 

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.