R&D Mechanical Engineer – Dry Transformers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Blumenau; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Brasil in Blumenau, Brazil, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our R&D team to contribute to the development of dry-type transformers. You will collaborate with global engineering experts to improve mechanical performance and prototype technologies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on prototyping experience, and proficiency with Creo and SolidWorks. Fluency in English is required for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with Creo and SolidWorks; apply knowledge of flow, fluid circulation, and thermodynamics.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping.
• Creative, detail-oriented and innovative thinking.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Propose improvements to mechanical design of dry-type transformers.
• Define experiments to validate new solutions.
• Supervise manufacturing and testing of prototypes.
• Lead R&D projects focused on cost, timeline, and performance.
• Document results and define design rules.
• Provide technical support to factories and customers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Hands-on prototyping

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Job ID: R0090235

Date Posted: 2025-08-27

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Job Description: The Opportunity Join the R&D team in Blumenau. Contribute to the development of dry-type transformers. Collaborate with global engineering experts. Improve the mechanical performance of products.

How You Make an Impact

• Propose improvements to the mechanical design of dry-type transformers.
• Define experiments to validate new solutions.
• Supervise the manufacturing and testing of prototypes.
• Lead R&D projects focused on cost, timeline, and performance.
• Document results and define design rules.
• Support fellow R&D colleagues in various projects.
• Provide technical support to factories and customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master tools such as Creo and SolidWorks Apply knowledge in flow, fluid circulation, and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping.
• Show creativity, attention to detail, and innovative thinking.
• Communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written.

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