R&D Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Monselice; Ibrido; EUR 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Incentive Plan

Lunch Ticket

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking

Gym partnerships

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Monselice (PD) seeks an R&D engineer to lead transformer-focused projects, perform FEAs, and collaborate with global teams on business cases and product introductions.

You will contribute to electrical design reviews and risk mitigation of new tech while delivering high-quality results in a hybrid work environment. The role requires a Master’s in electrical engineering with 2+ years in electrical machines or high-voltage components, strong problem-solving, and English

Competenze

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with 2+ years in electrical machines or HV components.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a structured, methodical work style.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; Python knowledge is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across remote locations.
• Experience with finite element simulations (magnetic/dielectric) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with transformers is highly evaluated.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage R&D projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and with required quality.
• Assist R&D project managers across locations and with product managers on business cases and market plans.
• Perform finite element simulations for transformers for projects or troubleshooting.
• Design and review transformer electrical designs and supervise manufacturing/testing per specs.
• Assess and mitigate risks when introducing new technologies and solutions.
• Share knowledge via technical reports, specifications, and training.
• Document R&D results in reports and presentations.
• Support failure analysis activities and failure-prevention programs.

Conoscenze

Problem-solving

Python

Stakeholder collaboration

FEA simulations

Transformers experience

English fluency

Formazione

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

The opportunity

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that transform the way the world operates and how industries conduct business. We continually push the boundaries of convention while maintaining a strong focus on delivering solid value for our customers and stakeholders.

In this role, you will support the team and contribute to achieving successful results in global research & development projects working in our Transformer Business Unit in Monselice (PD).

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead and manage R&D projects, ensuring on-time delivery within the allocated budget, and with the required quality.
• Assist R&D project managers across different locations, as well as global product managers, with project business case preparation, cost evaluation for new R&D products, market introduction plans, and related activities.
• Perform finite element simulations for transformers for projects or for troubleshooting assistance to factories.
• Perform transformer electrical design and/or design review and supervise the manufacturing and testing of new solutions and prototypes according to technical project specifications based on the needs of technology management, product managers, factories and related domain experts.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to the introduction of new technologies and new scientific solutions.
• Share knowledge and results through technical reports, specifications, and participation in training or educational initiatives.
• Document R&D results in the form of technical reports and presentations.
• Support and contribute to failure analysis activities and to failure‑prevention programs.

Your background

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or recognized equivalent) with 2+ years’ experience in electrical machines (transformers, motors or electrical substation components) and/or in high voltage components design or design review with finite element tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and proven capability to work in a structured and methodical manner.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Python or other programming languages is considered a plus.
• Experience collaborating with multiple key stakeholders and colleagues across remote locations.
• Experience with advanced finite element simulations (e.g., magnetic and/or dielectric) is considered a plus.
• Experience with transformers is highly evaluated.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• You are innovative, creative, and proactively challenge existing approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• Starting from: 38000 € gross

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our Benefits Offering For This Role Generally Includes

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico