Electrical Design Engineer

Joining our Dry Transformer engineering team, you’ll help shape next generation designs that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in critical power applications.
You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain to translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions and see them through prototype, type testing, and serial release.
Working across global projects and standards, you’ll deepen your expertise in insulation systems, electromagnetic design, and thermal performance while contributing to the digitalization of our design processes. This is a high impact role where your work directly enables reliable electricity for industries and communities worldwide.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead the development of design specifications and models, ensuring they meet all relevant standards and regulations

Conduct thorough design reviews and verifications, implementing modifications to elevate project quality

Monitor and manage project timelines, ensuring design milestones are achieved and projects are delivered on schedule

Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and seek opportunities for design innovations

Engage with customers to capture and incorporate their feedback into design solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction

Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective, selecting optimal materials and components

Prepare and maintain detailed documentation that supports design processes and facilitates knowledge sharing

Identify and implement continuous design improvements based on test results and industry best practices, enhancing quality and efficiency

Your background

Degree in electrical engineering or a related field

2-5 years of experience in electrical design engineering

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

English is a must, Italian is beneficial

Pro-active attitude, self-motivated and with a strong sense of ownership

Open to change, feedback and continuous improvement.

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0114195

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 decarbonizing 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.