R&D Design Engineer - Insulation and Components Global Product Care

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Equipment for home office

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Design Engineer for the Global Product Care team to design and optimize insulation and components for transformers. You will build simulations, verify against IEC/IEEE standards, and support R&D, testing, and production across worldwide factories.

You will develop tools for evaluations, ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency, and lead or participate in projects while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components.
• Solid mechanical knowledge, ideally in electrical insulators or HV components.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASTM standards.
• Experience in finite element analysis and ANSYS software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with global technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish mechanical simulation models for transformer components (bushings, tap-changers, measurement devices).
• Conduct static/dynamic mechanics, seismic, short-circuit, thermal-structure coupling analyses.
• Provide technical support for product R&D, type tests, and mass production.
• Develop internal tools for mechanical evaluations and support factories.
• Ensure compliance with external/internal regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead project reviews, mentor junior colleagues, and share knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

ANSYS software

English communication

ownership & proactivity

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Physics

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Design Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking Global Product Care team for Insulation and Components. You will play a crucial role in the development and design of innovative products and systems that meet our customer needs and industry standards. You will collaborate with cross functional teams and factories globally to ensure project specifications are met while adhering to industry standards and design best practices. Your expertise in engineering principles and practices will contribute to optimize designs for performance, functionality, and sustainability.

How You Will Make An Impact

• You will establish mechanical simulation models for transformer components such as bushings, tap-changers and measurement devices, conduct static/dynamic mechanics, model, seismic, short-circuit impact and thermal-structure coupling simulation analysis.
• You will conduct mechanical performance verification in accordance with IEC, IEEE, GB and other international & domestic standards, issue professional simulation reports, provide technical support for product R&D, type test and mass production.
• You will continue to develop internal tools for mechanical evaluations, participate in industrial technical exchanges. Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise and collaborate with global team on evaluation of new R&D solution.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective, selecting optimal materials and components.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and verifications, implementing modifications to elevate project quality.
• Take on project leadership responsibilities or play a key role within project teams, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation within the team

Your background

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components
• Solid mechanical knowledge, ideally in the field of electrical insulators or high-voltage components
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Should have good understanding of IEC /IEEE/ISO/ASTM Standards.
• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the ANSYS software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated and with a strong sense of ownership.
• Open to change, feedback and continuous improvement.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our Benefits Offering For This Role Generally Includes

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program