R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics for Power Transformers | Cordoba, Spain

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Córdoba; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer specializing in Power Electronics for Power Transformers. You will lead development, define project specs, and drive the technology roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strong IP awareness and ability to meet deadlines and budgets are essential. The role requires an MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in Power Electronics, and fluency in English; Solid State Transformer experience is

Formación

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in Power Electronics R&D, engineering, or academia.
• Experience with Solid State Transformers is advantageous.
• Excellent teamwork and communication in international settings.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and delivery of power electronics for transformers.
• Define needs and specs for projects and drive technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure IP protection.
• Manage risks and align with deadlines and budgets.

Conocimientos

Power Electronics

Teamwork in international teams

English (Fluent)

Problem solving

Educación

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electronics (valuable)

Descripción del empleo

R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics for Power Transformers

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer, specialist in Power Electronics, for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will take on significant responsibility for the development and delivery of innovative products and technologies. In particular, you will lead initiatives related to the application of power electronics in power transformers.

You will leverage your technical expertise to lead key aspects of projects, ensuring that solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets. This is a high-impact role with excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

How you'll make an impact

• Review the state of the art of Power Electronics in the Energy Industry sector.
• Evaluate how Power Electronics could fit in small, medium and large Power Transformers and identify all possibilities of application.
• Define needs and specifications for potential projects.
• Be our speaking voice on these topics for discussions with other groups of Hitachi specialized in power electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power electronics.
• Drive innovation by contributing to technology roadmap and strategy in related field.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and support knowledge transfer.
• Identify leading third parties in Power Electronics and engage with external stakeholders (customers, universities, research centers) to foster partnerships and promote technical excellence.
• Maintain an overview of intellectual property in your area of expertise and develop strategies for projectrelated IP. Identify and manage potential risks associated with R&D projects and contribute to risk management in your organization.

Your background

• We are looking for an MS degree in Electrical engineering or relevant engineering branch. (PhD in Electronics or Industrial Engineering will be valuable).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Power Electronics in R&D, engineering, or academic research.
• Former experience in Solid State Transformers will be valuable.
• Ability to effectively use external and internal standards and regulations.
• Awareness of intellectual property considerations in the research and development process.
• A structured, problem-solving, self-driven, solutions-oriented approach
• Spirit of innovation, out of the box thinking.
• Excellent abilities in teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-10

Reference number R0117138

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.