R&D Mechanical Engineer – Dry Transformers

Hitachi; Blumenau; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA. in Blumenau invites a Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D team, developing dry-type transformers and collaborating with global experts.

You will lead experiments, prototype components, and define design rules while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting factories and customers.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency with Creo and SolidWorks, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping.
• Experience applying flow, fluid circulation and thermodynamics concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Prototyping

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

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

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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