R&D Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Employee benefits platform

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Mental health support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a senior Mechanical/Thermal engineer in Kraków to model and design thermal components for power electronic converters and systems. You will push thermal performance and cooling solutions in a cross-functional team.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, CAD and CFD tooling expertise (Ansys IcePak), and strong communication in English. International collaboration and safety focus are key.

Qualifications

• Model and design thermal components for power electronic converters and cabinets.
• Solve the challenges and optimize the converter thermal system.
• Participate from idea generation, simulation, thermal design, prototyping and verification of new converter products.
• Take responsibility for specification, selection, qualification and verification of the thermal system.
• Support a fast, iterative design process in a cross-functional team with prototyping.
• Work in modern laboratories; test the thermal system in prototypes; evaluate design limits.
• Join an international environment at Hitachi Energy and grow within the company.
• Adhere to safety and integrity values in all work.

Responsibilities

• Model and design thermal components for power electronic converters and cabinets.
• Contribute to challenges and optimization of the thermal system within converter design.
• Be part of the design process from idea to verification of new products.

Skills

Thermal modeling

CFD simulation

Mechanical CAD

Heat sinks

Power electronics

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering

Tools

Ansys IcePak

Job description

You will be working in a small, cross-functional team of highly skilled engineers consisting of Power Electronics, Control Engineers, HW Electronics plus Thermal and Mechanical Engineers.
We develop a new breakthrough modular converter platforms based on wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g. SiC) for a range of grid and DC applications. The thermal analysis and newest cooling solutions are vital element of new platform and technology development. You are expected to push the technology boundaries in terms of efficiency, size and operational performance. In the future the solutions we are developing will be used for: integrating renewables, providing energy storage, improving power quality, and enabling green transportation plus e-Mobility.

How you'll make an impact:

• Modeling and design of thermal components and systems for power electronic converters, cabinets and systems
• Contribute to solving the challenges and optimization of the converter thermal system, which is an integral part of the complete converter design
• Be part of design process starting from idea generation, simulation, thermal system design, prototyping and finally verification of new converter products
• Take responsibility for specification, selection, qualification and verification of the thermal system
• Support a fast, iterative design process in a cross-functional, dedicated team. Use fast prototyping and lab mock-ups to close learning loops and achieve results quickly
• Working in modern laboratories; testing the thermal system in prototypes; evaluating designs limits
• We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within Hitachi Energy.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with modeling and design of thermal components and systems,
• Experience with mechanical CAD and thermal CFD simulation tools (Ansys IcePak, …)
• Experience with specification, selection and qualification of thermal systems (heatsinks, fans, water cooling systems, …)
• Experience with power electronic converters/power supplies development process is an advantage
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• As you will be part of a global business, fluency in written and spoken English is required

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 andlife 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

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.