The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Research and Development Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to developing cutting-edge energy technologies. You will address complex technical challenges, implement innovative ideas, and help bring new products to market. You will collaborate closely with a team of talented engineers, expanding your skills and making a meaningful impact on our organization's success.

How you'll make an impact

Demonstrate strong technical expertise by executing diverse engineering tasks within R&D projects, applying independent problem solving and contributing to scientific and technical discussions.
Develop, validate, and improve transformer technologies and cost optimization solutions through feasibility studies, simulations, prototyping, and testing.
Translate business drivers into technical decisions by analysing cost drivers, optimizing materials and processes, and contributing to impactful project outcomes.
Design and communicate robust mechanical solutions using CAD, drawings, and specifications ensuring alignment with product requirements.
Act as an effective R&D project member or sub-project leader, coordinating activities to meet targets in time, cost, and quality while leveraging R&D processes and tools.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain teams, suppliers, and external partners to ensure integrated product development and innovation.
Maintain, develop, and apply engineering standards, tools, and best practices, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, as well as safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Document, share, and promote technical knowledge while contributing to engineering networks, supporting manufacturing, identifying risks (including IP), and driving continuous improvement.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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.

Your background

Master's degree in mechanical engineering with Min 5 years of experience in research and development in a business environment, preferably in the transformer or heavy equipment industry.
Solid understanding of the standard body of knowledge in the transformer field and solid technical proficiency in 3D modeling (CREO / PLM)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, assembly) with focus on cost, quality and performance.
Ability to effectively use external and internal standards and regulations.
Awareness of intellectual property considerations in the research and development process.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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