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

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

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Responsibilities

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding-induced transients and external waveform-driven phenomena.
• 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.
• Assess electrical stresses due to transient overvoltages and determine 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 projects from the overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed.
• Location of the position will be determined upon selection of the successful candidate.

Impact

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid 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.
• Assess electrical stresses due to transient overvoltages and determine 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.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers, building long‑term competence.
• Be ready to support technology project completion from the overall electrical engineer perspective if needed.
• Location of the position will be determined upon selection of the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• 4‑5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Background in the 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.

Company Overview

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 decarbonising 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.

Location

Bad Honnef am Rhein, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; IT Services and IT Consulting