R&D Electrical Engineer Short Circuit- Power Transformers (m/f/d)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Łódź; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events and team-building

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Łódź seeks a highly skilled design platform domain expert to bridge R&D and end-users, ensuring software solutions meet quality and usability standards.

The role focuses on proposing new technologies for core type transformers, leading self-driven R&D projects, and maintaining design tools and standards. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in Power Transformer industry.
• Experience in power transformer design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Short Circuit physics in power transformers.
• Familiarity with finite element electromagnetic analysis programs; basic CREO knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of programming languages (C#, C++, Python) is a plus.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop technologies, products, and processes for core type transformers.
• Lead R&D projects on time, on budget, with required quality per internal standards.
• Maintain and develop design standards and tools for transformers.
• Elaborate reports, specifications, or participate in educational programs to share findings.
• Assess production processes and identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Support factories with troubleshooting in domain expertise.
• Develop specifications with platform developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Power transformer design

Finite element analysis

C/C++

Python

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated design platform’s domain expertto join our transformer’s design platform team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between our R&D teams and end-users, ensuring that our software solutions meet the highest standards of quality and usability.

How you’ll make an impact

• Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for core type transformers.
• Lead and manage R&D projects self-driven on time, on budget, and with the required quality following Hitachi Energy internal standards and processes.
• Maintain existing and develop new technical standards and design tools for transformers.
• Transfer your knowledge and findings by elaborating reports, specifications and/or participating in educational programs.
• Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.
• Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise.
• Support platform developers creating technical specifications in your domain of expertise.
• Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in Power Transformer industry. Also a mechanical engineers with 5+ years’ experience in Power Transformers design will also be taken into consideration.
• Good experience in power transformer’s design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Solid knows in Short Circuit physics in power transformers.
• Good knowledge and use of finite element electromagnetic analysis programs. Basic use of a 3D mechanical drawing program (CREO, ...) will be considered a plus.
• Good design experience of dedicated calculation and verification software/applications, into engineering design tools.
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages (C#, C++, Python, ...) will be considered as a plus.
• Knowledge of the fundamental mechanical calculation and verification of structures (bending, torsion ... etc.) and the physical characteristics of the main materials for power transformers manufacturing will be considered a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to present technical concepts to various stakeholders.

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 offering for this role generally includes:

• 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
• Free parking available

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

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.