Bad Honnef, Germany, Blumenau, Brazil, Hefei, China, Jefferson City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Łódź, Poland
3 months ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Senior Level | Construction
Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
Bad Honnef, Germany, Blumenau, Brazil, Hefei, China, Jefferson City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Łódź, Poland
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

Opportunity

Work with us to deliver R&D projects for DTR Liquid-filled transformers, combining deep insulation systems expertise with strong engineering execution. You will lead and contribute to design, modeling, validation, and testing activities, while acting as technical authority for liquid and solid insulation systems and dielectric behavior.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact

  • Act as technical authority in insulation systems (liquid and solid)
  • Define and improve dielectric design rules, insulation coordination, and validation methods
  • Contribute as project member or technical leader in R&D projects
  • Prepare transformer designs, models, and engineering documentation
  • Define Design of Experiments (DoE) for validation and support prototyping
  • Contribute to failure analysis related to insulation, PD, and aging
  • Build and scale domain capability through coaching and knowledge transfer
  • Support factories, R&D teams, and customers with technical expertise

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of solid insulation systems (cellulose, pressboard, barriers)
  • Strong knowledge of liquid insulation (mineral oil and alternative fluids)
  • Understanding of material-fluid interaction, aging, moisture behavior, and degradation mechanisms
  • Ability to connect dielectric design with material behavior and long-term reliability
  • Background or exposure to materials science, electrochemistry, or polymer behavior is considered an advantage
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10-15+ years of experience in industry, preferably R&D and Transformers
  • Strong expertise in insulation systems and dielectric design
  • Experience with testing, failure analysis, and validation
  • Strong understanding of material and fluid behavior in insulation systems

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.

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  • Current employees apply here

About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - 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

Apply now

Current employees apply here

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security

Role:
R&D Expert - Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design
Job Type:
Senior Level | Construction

Company profile

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2018
Funding Stage
Subsidiary

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