The opportunity
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join an international team specializing in the design of Oil Type Distribution Transformers (up to 35 MVA, 66 kV Class) and Dry Type Transformers (up to 10 MVA, 33 kV Class). Your primary responsibilities will include preparing customer documentation, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials. You will coordinate design activities across a global network of factories and actively participate in internal design concept reviews.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Prepare customer documents, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials.
- Coordinate design activities within a worldwide network of factories.
- Participate in internal design concept reviews.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and demonstrate strong networking abilities.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with technical teams across different regions.
- Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and supporting colleagues and the business.
- You will be part of a Global Engineering Center, contributing to international design projects while promoting a positive team atmosphere and effective networking.
- 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.
Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2–7 years of experience in mechanical design within the distribution or power transformer manufacturing industry (candidates with greater experience are also considered).
- Solid understanding of IS, IEC, and IEEE standards.
- Knowledge of clearance/creepage, basic layout, and cleats lead arrangement.
- Experience in winding design is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo, Inventor, CATIA) and FEA tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and related tools is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams globally.
- Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset
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.
