R&D Senior Engineer

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will work in HV circuit breaker and operating mechanism development, enhancement, upgrade and cost optimization.

• You will support on kinematic chain design, analysis, mechanical calculation or simulation, tolerance chain calculation.

• You will create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently for HV CB and operating mechanism development.

• You will work on the pressurized vessel simulation and design, work on gas tightness and sealing design.

• You do dielectric design and optimization.

• You do development test and type test of HV circuit breaker development

• You will conduct design review, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA.

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

• 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

• Master degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or other related majors.

• With 2 years and above HV CB R&D or engineering experience, full experience (from design to launch) of 2 and above CB products preferred.

• Familiar with surface treatment on different materials; Familiar with metal raw materials' properties (aluminum, steel, copper etc.) and composite material; Basic knowledge of casting, welding, machining is requested.

• Solid knowledge on HV CB theory and development, deep understanding of the correlation between mechanical, insulation, switching, thermal performance, etc.

• Basic simulation competence (mechanical, dielectric, etc) Strong CB assembly and production experience, or site installation & commissioning knowledge, or familiar with operating mechanism development is a plus.

• Self-motivated, innovative, structured and systematic thinking, good communication skills and team spirit.

• Strong result-driven, high quality and high-speed execution.

• Good oral, writing, listening English preferred.

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) :

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

• Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

• Long service awards

• 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: Miki Li, Wechat: MikiLi999.