R&D Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about using advanced simulation technologies to shape the future of energy solutions? Hitachi Energy is looking for a R&D Electrical Engineer to join our global Multi-physics Simulation Team within the Transformers business.

In this exciting role, you will help drive the development of next-generation dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers through cutting-edge circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations. Working alongside a diverse network of R&D, engineering, testing, and product development professionals, you will play a key role in accelerating innovation and enabling smarter, more efficient product development.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product performance from the earliest design stages by leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to predict outcomes, reduce development risks, and support a shift-left approach to engineering. You will contribute to the development of new technologies, advanced modeling techniques, and automated simulation workflows that help bring reliable, high-performing transformer solutions to customers worldwide.

If you thrive in a collaborative international environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are motivated by innovation, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of electrification.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers.

• Analyze transformer performance, including losses, impedance, leakage fields, transient behavior, inductances, and short-circuit forces.

• Support simulation-driven product development strategies that enable early design validation and prediction of factory test results.

• Develop and maintain automated simulation workflows and engineering tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Advance innovative multi-physics methodologies by integrating electrical, structural, thermomechanical, and acoustic simulations.

• Contribute to feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the development of new products and technical concepts.

• Support prototype validation and testing activities to verify simulation models and enhance product performance.

• Share technical expertise through design guidelines, internal training, and close collaboration with engineering and design teams.

Your Background

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

• Professional experience in electrical engineering; experience related to transformer design is highly valued.

• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetics, and transformer physics.

• Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, Altair Flux, FEMM, or similar platforms.

• Knowledge of simulation and programming tools such as LTspice, PSpice, PowerFactory, ETAP, Python, MATLAB, or C#.

• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays

• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

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