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

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

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• 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 Overvoltage 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.

• 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 on 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.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. 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.