R&D Mechanical Engineer - Power Transformers

The opportunity

Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions. Solve industrial problems independently. Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&D projects. You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing scientific discussions in your area.

How you’ll make an impact

• Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for core type power transformers

• Maintain existing and developing new technical standards and design tools for transformers.

• Transfer your knowledge and findings by elaborating reports, specifications and/or participating in educational programs.

• Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.

• Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise.

• Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.

• Serve as a valuable R&D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&D processes and tools.

•  Actively participate in engineering networks to enrich your expertise and visibility within your targeted area.

• Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects.

• 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.

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

Your Background

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transformers industry, in R&D projects, power transformers mechanical design.

• High level of knowledge in the required areas for transformer technology.

• Knowledge in 3D CAD modelling software (CREO)

• Experience with advanced numerical simulations (e.g. mechanical simulations), proficiency in the use of commercial simulations tools (e.g. Ansys).

• Knowledge in ACT and APDL programming in Ansys shall be well valued.

• Solid understanding of the standard body of knowledge in the relevant technical field and solid technical proficiency.

• Willingness to travel to factories when needed

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.