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Senior Design Engineer - Transformers

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer - Transformers to lead the design, development, and optimization of power transformers. The role involves converting customer requirements into innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and project success. You will oversee design validation, ensure compliance with industry and safety standards, support technical aspects of contract negotiations, and manage design-related contractual requirements.

How you will make an impact

  • Lead complex transformer design projects and provide technical expertise.
  • Manage multiple design projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Participate in risk assessment activities and develop effective mitigation plans.
  • Build strong customer relationships and engage in technical discussions to understand requirements and gather feedback.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, reliability, and performance standards.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Identify and implement continuous design improvements based on lessons learned, customer feedback, and best practices.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, including design calculations, specifications, and engineering reports.

Your Background


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Power Systems or Electrical Machines.
  • 8-10 years of experience in transformer design and development.
  • Strong expertise in electromagnetic design, insulation coordination, thermal analysis, and transformer mechanical design.
  • Proficiency in engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEM software, and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Solid understanding of international transformer standards, including IEC and ANSI/IEEE.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.
  • Project management experience is an advantage

Location Ramadan City , El-Sharkia, Egypt
Job type Full time
Work arrangement On-Site
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-10-04
Reference number R0145844

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.