Core Active Winding Design Engineer - Power Transformer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy’s Global Engineering Center in Vadodara, India seeks a Mechanical / Electrical Core, Active Part & Winding Design Engineer for Power Transformers to join an international design team. You will design transformer components, coordinate with global factories, and ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/IS standards and internal guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 4–10 years of internal transformer design experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 4–10 years in internal transformer design (core, active part, winding) for oil-filled power transformers.
• Proficient in CAD/3D modeling; Creo preferred.
• Knowledge of IS/IEC/IEEE standards & Canadian standards.
• Experience in tank and externals is an advantage.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electrical aspects of transformers up to 345 kV class.
• Coordinate design activities with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/IS standards and internal guidelines.

Skills

Transformer design

Mechanical design

Electrical design

CAD software

Education

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Mechanical / Electrical Core, Active Part & Winding Design Engineer - Power Transformer

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Mechanical / Electrical Core, Active Part & Winding Design Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team in the Global Engineering Center in Vadodara, India, 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 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 optimizing designs for performance, functionality, and sustainability.

How you’ll make an impact

• The success candidate will be the part of an International Design and Engineering Team specialized in Power Transformer up to 345 kV Class design covering different countries.
• Responsible to perform internal design of the transformer including cleats and leads meeting factory limitation, guideline, and checklist as per IEEE / IEC /IS standards.

• Understanding of Transformer mechanical design, Thermal, Dielectrics, Short circuit and sound performance and transformer mechanics

• Coordinating design activities within a worldwide factories network.
• Participation in internal design concept reviews.
• Demonstrated team building skills and networking skills, would be a preference.
• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• B.E / B. Tech Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• 4 to 10 Years in internal design of the transformer including Core, Active Part & Winding for oil filled, Power Transformers manufacturing Industry. Candidates with higher experience also to be considered.
• Knowledge on CAD software, any 3D Modelling software is a must. Creo is considered as an advantage.
• Should understand Transformer Design, Mechanical Calculations, Dielectrics, clearance/creepage, basic layout and cleats lead arrangement.
• Should have good understanding of IS/ IEC /IEEE Standards & Canadian Standards
• Experience in C&L design / Tank & externals is an advantage
• Experience in Simulation or software development would be advantageous.
• Experience on Microsoft office and tools.
• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.
• Demonstrated team building skills, would be a preference.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.