R&D Design Engineer - Insulation and Components Global Product Care

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Łódź; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Home-office equipment or allowances

Fitness and wellness programs

Employee benefits platform

Pension plans (PPK)

Team events

Psychological support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Design Engineer for the Global Product Care team to design and develop innovative products and systems for insulation and components in high voltage equipment. You will collaborate with worldwide factories to ensure performance, reliability and sustainability, while leading design reviews and mentoring junior colleagues.

The role focuses on mechanical simulation, verification against IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASTM standards, and tool development to improve evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components.
• Solid mechanical knowledge, ideally in electrical insulators or high-voltage components.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Good understanding of IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASTM Standards.
• Experience in finite element analysis and the use of ANSYS software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with technical teams across the world.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated with strong ownership.
• Open to change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establish mechanical simulation models for transformer components and perform static/dynamic analyses (including seismic, short-circuit and thermal-structure coupling).
• Verify mechanical performance per IEC/IEEE/GB and other standards and issue professional simulation reports.
• Develop internal tools for mechanical evaluations and support factories and R&D.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness; select materials and processes.
• Lead project workstreams or play a key role in teams and mentor junior colleagues.
• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Design Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking Global Product Care team for Insulation and Components. 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 and factories globally 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 optimize designs for performance, functionality, and sustainability.

How you will make an impact

• You will establish mechanical simulation models for transformer components such as bushings, tap-changers and measurement devices, conduct static/dynamic mechanics, model, seismic, short-circuit impact and thermal-structure coupling simulation analysis.
• You will conduct mechanical performance verification in accordance with IEC, IEEE, GB and other international & domestic standards, issue professional simulation reports, provide technical support for product R&D, type test and mass production.
• You will continue to develop internal tools for mechanical evaluations, participate in industrial technical exchanges. Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise and collaborate with global team on evaluation of new R&D solution.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective, selecting optimal materials and components.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and verifications, implementing modifications to elevate project quality.
• Take on project leadership responsibilities or play a key role within project teams, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation within the team

Your background

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components
• Solid mechanical knowledge, ideally in the field of electrical insulators or high-voltage components
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Should have good understanding of IEC /IEEE/ISO/ASTM Standards.
• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the ANSYS software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated and with a strong sense of ownership.
• Open to change, feedback and continuous improvement.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.