R&D Electrical Engineer – Transformers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Blumenau; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Brasil Ltda. in Blumenau, Brazil, is seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer to join our South America R&D Center, contributing to the electrical performance of distribution transformers and supporting the roadmap execution.

The role involves proposing innovative electrical designs, design of experiments (DoE), prototyping, IP protection, and collaboration with Hitachi Energy's global R&D teams. Advanced English is required and occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on power machinery.
• Solid knowledge in Power transformers and Electromagnetism.
• English proficiency at Advanced level required.

Responsibilities

• Propose and analyze innovative ideas in electrical design of distribution transformers.
• Define DoE to validate proposed solutions.
• Design and supervise prototypes; lead R&D project execution.
• Document progress, develop design rules, and protect IP.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power transformers

Electromagnetism

English (Advanced)

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

COMSOL

Maxwell

Job description

Location: Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Job ID: R0090234

Date Posted: 2025-06-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity As R&D Electrical Engineer, you will join our South America R&D Center, an organization leading continuous research and development activities on transformers. Specifically, you will be part of the R&D Team in Blumenau (Brazil), and you will contribute to the development of projects related to the electrical performance of distribution transformers and contribute to the successful roadmap execution.

Responsibilities

• Propose and analyze innovative ideas in the electrical design of distribution transformers to meet the challenging technical requirements of new markets.
• Define Design of Experiments (DoE) to validate proposed solutions.
• Design and supervise the manufacturing and testing of prototypes.
• Lead R&D project execution, ensuring performance, timelines, and costs are within expectations.
• Document project progress, draw conclusions, and develop design rules based on validated solutions.
• Protect validated solutions through appropriate intellectual property (IP) strategies.
• Support fellow R&D colleagues across the global Hitachi Energy R&D community by analyzing and optimizing electrical designs in other projects.
• Provide technical support to factories, sales teams, and customers when needed.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity in all activities.

Preferred tools and software

Creo, COMSOL and Maxwell

Background

Master's degree or currently pursuing a master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power machinery.

Solid knowledge in Power transformers and Electromagnetism

Language

English (Advanced)

Availability

Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 15 days per year)

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