R&D Expert – Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Job Opportunity

Work with us to deliver R&D projects for DTR Liquid-filled transformers, combining deep insulation systems expertise with strong engineering execution. You will lead and contribute to design, modeling, validation, and testing activities, while acting as technical authority for liquid and solid insulation systems and dielectric behavior.

Act as technical authority in insulation systems (liquid and solid)

Define and improve dielectric design rules, insulation coordination, and validation methods

Contribute as project member or technical leader in R&D projects

Prepare transformer designs, models, and engineering documentation

Define Design of Experiments (DoE) for validation and support prototyping

Contribute to failure analysis related to insulation, PD, and aging

Build and scale domain capability through coaching and knowledge transfer

Support factories, R&D teams, and customers with technical expertise

Strong knowledge of solid insulation systems (cellulose, pressboard, barriers)

Strong knowledge of liquid insulation (mineral oil and alternative fluids)

Understanding of material–fluid interaction, aging, moisture behavior, and degradation mechanisms

Ability to connect dielectric design with material behavior and long-term reliability

Background or exposure to materials science, electrochemistry, or polymer behavior is considered an advantage

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

10–15+ years of experience in industry, preferably R&D and Transformers

Strong expertise in insulation systems and dielectric design

Experience with testing, failure analysis, and validation

Strong understanding of material and fluid behavior in insulation systems

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