Remote R&D Design Engineer: HV Insulation & Components

Hitachi Energy; Łódź; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Benefits platform

PPK

WFH equipment allowance

Eyewear allowance

Team events

Counselling support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Design Engineer for the Transformers business unit to join our Global Product Care team in Insulation and Components. You will develop designs, run simulations, and ensure compliance with international standards to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

You will collaborate with global factories and technical teams, contribute to R&D, mentor colleagues, and help optimize mechanical performance of high-voltage components while upholding quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Min 3 years in R&D or engineering, preferably HV equipment.
• Solid mechanical knowledge, especially in HV components or insulators.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.
• Good understanding of IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASTM standards.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and ANSYS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with technical teams across the world.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Establish mechanical simulation models for transformer components and conduct static/dynamic analyses.
• Verify mechanical performance per IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASTM, issue reports, support R&D and mass production.
• Develop internal tools for mechanical evaluations and assist factories with troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes; conduct design reviews and verifications.
• Take project leadership roles and mentor junior colleagues.
• Act as SME and share knowledge to foster collaboration.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Design Engineer for the Transformers business unit to join our Global Product Care team in Insulation and Components. You will develop designs, run simulations, and ensure compliance with international standards to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

You will collaborate with global factories and technical teams, contribute to R&D, mentor colleagues, and help optimize mechanical performance of high-voltage components while upholding quality and sustainability.