Senior R&D Engineer – Next Generation Grids Transformers | Lodz, Poland

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts and--

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Equipment for working from home or set

Spectacles and contact lensesAllowance

Company events and team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead development activities in transformer technology, shaping next‑gen grids. You will drive EMI/EMC design, perform advanced simulations, and coordinate prototyping with global teams to ensure robust, market-ready solutions.

The role requires strong experience in transformer design, insulation systems, thermal management, and cross‑functional collaboration, with English as a primary communication language.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in transformer design and product development within an industrial environment.
• Strong technical background in transformer design, insulation systems (air, solid, liquid), thermal performance and cooling, FEM simulation, and testing.
• Proven ability to lead technical activities and deliver results in cross-functional and international environments.
• Experience with design of Medium Frequency Transformers is a plus.
• Experience with transformer transient analysis, modelling and simulation is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication (in English), and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work packages and key development activities within global R&D projects.
• Propose innovative concepts and perform advanced simulations in electromagnetic design and optimization of distribution, BESS and medium frequency transformers.
• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products by interacting with engineering and manufacturing departments globally.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate in global team settings, sharing your technical expertise to support colleagues in achieving timely and high-quality results.
• Lead intellectual property and risk management activities in R&D.
• Provide technical support to factories, customers and sales teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEM software

Job description

Join our global R&D team and help shape the Next Generation Grids Transformers technology. As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will lead technical development activities, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative products and solutions that support the energy transition. You’ll be part of a collaborative global team, contributing to the full R&D lifecycle—from concept to testing and product launch, ensuring that our solutions fulfill challenging technical requirements and new market demands.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead technical work packages and key development activities within global R&D projects
• Propose innovative concepts and perform advanced simulations in electromagnetic design and optimization of distribution, BESS and medium frequency transformers
• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products by interacting with engineering and manufacturing departments globally.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and continuous product improvement.
• Collaboratein global team settings, sharing your technical expertise to support colleagues in achieving timely and high-quality results.
• Lead intellectual property and risk management activities in R&D
• Provide technical support to factories, customers and sales teams.

Your Background:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Several years of experience in transformer design and product development within an industrial business environment
• Strong technical background in transformer design, insulation systems (air, solid, liquid), thermal performance and cooling, FEM simulation, and testing.
• Proven ability to lead technical activities and deliver results in cross-functional and international environments.
• Experience with design of Medium Frequency Transformers is a plus
• Experience with transformer transient analysis, modelling and simulation is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication (in English), and problem-solving skills.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-23

Reference number R0123440

About Hitachi Energy

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.