R&D Electrical Engineer - Transient Phenomena in Liquid Distribution Transformers

H-E Parts; Bad Honnef; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to enhance transient overvoltage expertise. You will lead R&D initiatives in protection and work closely with engineering teams to ensure alignment of mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 4-5 years of relevant experience. This role requires initiative, creativity, and strong communication skills. The job will be located at a site to be determined upon selection.

Qualifikationen

• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high-voltage insulation systems.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.
• Experience in transient analysis methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Grow transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team.
• Lead R&D initiatives on transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Collaborate on transient behavior modeling in parametric design tools.

Kenntnisse

Electrical FEM simulation

Transformer design

Electromagnetic transients

High-voltage insulation systems

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Lodz, Lodz, Poland

Job ID

R0109221

Date Posted

2025-12-03

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

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 Overvoltage's 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 project 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 on the behavior of electrical insulation 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

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