R&D Expert – Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Bad Honnef; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an expert in Electrical Engineering with a Master's or PhD to join the team in Bad Honnef, Germany. Your role will focus on enhancing transient overvoltage expertise and leading R&D initiatives related to distribution transformers.

Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of experience in transformer design and should be adept in electrical simulation methodologies. If you are a collaborative engineer with strong communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation.

Responsibilities

• Grow transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team.
• Lead R&D initiatives related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling.

Job description

How You'll Make An Impact

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding‑induced transients and external waveform‑driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil immersed transformers technology team.
• Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms. Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools.
• Assessment of electrical stresses due to transient overvoltages and determination of suitable design criteria for insulation structure.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long‑term competence build‑up of the team.
• Be ready to support successful completion of technology projects from overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed.
• Location of the position to be determined upon selection of successful candidate.

Your Background

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation and transient analysis methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of the behavior of electrical insulations including discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.
• Initiative, creativity, “out of the box” thinking and great attention to detail.
• Collaborative, solution‑oriented approach, and strong communication skills.