R&D Electrical Transient Simulation Engineer – Grids

hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland in Lodz is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer – electrical transient simulations to join our Next Generation Grids Transformers team.

You will work on medium voltage transformer and power converter technologies, from concept to testing and product launch, in an international, collaborative environment.

This role offers hands-on experience, growth opportunities, and a meaningful contribution to the energy transition.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in distribution system and transformer transient mathematical analysis.
• Knowledge of grid-connected power converters and switching behaviour.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python; Simulink, PLECS, LTSpice, EMTP.

Responsibilities

• Develop design rules for transformer/converter to mitigate interaction failures.
• Create and validate medium- and high-frequency models to analyze system behaviour.
• Collaborate with customers during specification stage to meet requirements.
• Provide technical support to quality departments.
• Study overvoltage phenomena and transient effects on electrical systems.
• Use FEM and Matlab to analyze network resonance and reconfiguration.
• Take ownership of work packages and deliver results.
• Contribute to IP and risk management in R&D.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

FEM

System analysis

English

Education

MSc/PhD Electrical Eng

Tools

Simulink

PLECS

LTSpice

Ansys

Comsol

Job description

Hitachi Energy Poland in Lodz is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer – electrical transient simulations to join our Next Generation Grids Transformers team.

You will work on medium voltage transformer and power converter technologies, from concept to testing and product launch, in an international, collaborative environment.

This role offers hands-on experience, growth opportunities, and a meaningful contribution to the energy transition.