R&D Electrical Engineer - Transient Phenomena in Liquid Distribution Transformers

How you'll make an impact:

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding‑induced transients and external waveform‑driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil‑immersed transformers technology team.
• Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms. Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools.
• Assessment of Electrical Stresses Due to Transient Overvoltages and Determination of Suitable Design Criteria for Insulation Structure.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long‑term competence build‑up of the team.
• Be ready to support successful completion of Technology project from overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed.
• Location of the position to be determined upon selection of successful candidate.

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 4‑5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation and transient analysis methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of the behavior of electrical insulations including discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.
• Initiative, creativity, "out of the box" thinking and great attention to detail.
• Collaborative, solution‑oriented approach, and strong communication skills.