R&D Expert – Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Energy; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Łódź is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead R&D initiatives focused on transient protection of distribution transformers. You will grow the transient overvoltage expertise in the DTR Liquid team, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders globally.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, along with 4-5 years of relevant experience in transformer design and electromagnetic transients. The position offers opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in transformer design and electromagnetic transients.
• Basic knowledge of electrical insulation behavior and breakdown phenomena.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives related to transient protection of transformers.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on projects.
• Assess electrical stresses due to transient overvoltages.

Skills

Transformer design

Electromagnetic transients

Electrical FEM simulation

Circuit simulation

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

How You'll Make An Impact

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding‑induced transients and external waveform‑driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil immersed transformers technology team.
• Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms. Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools.
• Assessment of electrical stresses due to transient overvoltages and determination of suitable design criteria for insulation structure.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long‑term competence build‑up of the team.
• Be ready to support successful completion of a technology project from an overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed.

Location of the position to be determined upon selection of the successful candidate.

Your Background

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation and transient analysis methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of the behavior of electrical insulations including discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.
• Initiative, creativity, “out of the box” thinking and great attention to detail.
• Collaborative, solution‑oriented approach, and strong communication skills.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.

Publication date: 2025-12-19