Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – Vaga afirmativa para Pessoa com Deficiência

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Guarulhos; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Brasil Ltda. in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil seeks an R&D Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of technologies and simulations for power transformers in a global innovation environment.

You will lead mechanical design, supervise prototypes, and manage R&D projects, delivering on time, within budget, with high quality. Strong CAD skills and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in R&D projects, engineering, or academic research.
• Advanced knowledge in transformer technology.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling software (CREO, SolidWorks, SolidEdge).
• Experience with advanced numerical simulations (e.g., fluid dynamics, mechanical simulations) and tools such as Ansys, Fluent, and CREO.
• Ability to develop custom technical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills in international teams with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for both core and shell-type transformers.
• Perform mechanical design and supervise the manufacturing and testing of prototypes.
• Lead and manage R&D projects independently, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with the required quality.
• Maintain and develop technical standards and design tools for transformers.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications, and participate in educational programs.
• Evaluate production processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support factories in troubleshooting within your area of expertise.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, proposing partnerships and innovative solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

R&D projects experience

Transformer technology knowledge

Numerical simulations (CFD/FEA)

International collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

SolidEdge

Job description

Location: Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
Job ID: R0090231
Date Posted: 2025-07-13
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA.
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity You will work as an R&D Mechanical Engineer, contributing to the development of technologies and simulations applied to power transformers in a global innovation environment. How You Will Make an Impact Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for both core and shell-type transformers. Perform mechanical design and supervise the manufacturing and testing of prototypes. Lead and manage R&D projects independently, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with the required quality. Maintain and develop technical standards and design tools for transformers. Prepare technical reports and specifications, and participate in educational programs. Evaluate production processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Support factories in troubleshooting within your area of expertise. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, proposing partnerships and innovative solutions. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in R&D projects, engineering, or academic research.
• Advanced knowledge in transformer technology.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling software (CREO, SolidWorks, SolidEdge).
• Experience with advanced numerical simulations (e.g., fluid dynamics, mechanical simulations) and tools such as Ansys, Fluent, and CREO.
• Ability to develop custom technical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills in international teams with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• The company is open to making workplace accommodations.

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