R&D Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Blumenau; On-site; BRL 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Brasil Ltda. in Blumenau, Brazil, seeks engineers to contribute to distribution transformer projects within the global Technology team.

You will support R&D deliveries by preparing models, drawings, and designs, and will oversee prototype manufacturing and testing, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will lead R&D project execution with focus on performance, schedule, and cost, while documenting results and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Experience developing or designing industrial equipment.
• Experience with transformer-related projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose innovative mechanical solutions for distribution transformers.
• Analyze technical requirements and design experiments to validate solutions.
• Develop mechanical designs and oversee prototype manufacturing and testing.
• Lead R&D project execution focusing on performance, schedule, and cost.
• Document results and translate validated findings into design rules.
• Support R&D colleagues by optimizing mechanical designs.
• Provide technical assistance to factories, sales teams, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Transformer projects

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil Job ID: R0117141 Date Posted: 2026-02-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity You will join Hitachi Energy’s global Technology team in Blumenau, contributing to the development of distribution transformer projects. You will support R&D deliveries by preparing models, drawings, and designs, following prototype manufacturing and testing, and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

How You Will Make an Impact — Mechanical

• You propose innovative mechanical solutions for distribution transformers.
• You analyze technical requirements and define experiments to validate solutions.
• You develop mechanical designs and oversee prototype manufacturing and testing.
• You lead R&D project execution with focus on performance, schedule, and cost.
• You document results and convert validated findings into design rules.
• You support R&D colleagues by optimizing structural or thermal designs.
• You provide technical assistance to factories, sales teams, and customers when needed.
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, procedures, and applicable guidelines.

How You Will Make an Impact — Electrical

• You propose innovative electrical solutions for distribution transformers.
• You analyze technical requirements and define experiments to validate designs.
• You develop electrical designs and oversee prototype manufacturing and testing.
• You lead R&D projects, ensuring expected performance, timelines, and costs.
• You document results and convert validated solutions into design rules.
• You protect validated solutions through appropriate intellectual property strategies.
• You support R&D colleagues by optimizing electrical designs for global initiatives.
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, procedures, and applicable guidelines.

Your Profile

• You hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• You have experience in developing or designing industrial equipment.
• You have worked on transformer-related projects (preferred).
• You demonstrate initiative, creativity, and strong attention to detail.
• You collaborate effectively and contribute to team-based problem-solving.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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