R&D Expert Professional – Electromagnetic & Short-Circuit Behavior DTR Liquid-filled Distri

R&D Expert Professional – Electromagnetic & Short-Circuit Behavior for DTR Liquid-filled Distribution Transformers

Step into a high-impact role at Hitachi Energy where deep technical expertise meets global collaboration. As a recognized authority in transformer performance, you will shape the future of load loss optimization and short-circuit resilience—two critical pillars of efficient, reliable energy systems. This role offers the chance to influence design standards, guide innovation, and elevate engineering excellence across a global network. You will collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to cutting‑edge R&D initiatives, and help embed best‑in‑class practices that drive performance and sustainability.

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

• Serve as global expert on load losses and short‑circuit forces
• Guide engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to R&D projects as Technical Lead or key team member
• Develop transformer designs, models, and technical documentation
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and analytical calculations
• Define and execute validation experiments
• Analyze test results and convert insights into design standards
• Support root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10–15+ years in transformer design or R&D environments
• Strong expertise in load losses, eddy currents, and leakage flux
• Deep understanding of short‑circuit forces and electromechanics
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., FEM)
• Proven success in R&D delivery, problem‑solving, and failure analysis

• Location:
  
  Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
• Bac Ninh, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
• Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
• Hefei, Anhui, China
• Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0123351

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 decarbonising 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.