Electrical R&D Engineer: Transformer Prototyping & Innovation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer to join our Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers team in Jefferson City, MO.

You will contribute to innovative electrical designs, prototype testing, and validation efforts, driving reliability and performance for next‑gen transformer technology. You will work with a global network of engineers, turning concepts into practical solutions while meeting time, cost, and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably with transformers.
• Experience in R&D environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute inventive electrical design ideas to R&D projects.
• Lead or support initiatives aligned with time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities.
• Design and execute experiments to validate technical solutions.
• Document project progress and derive design rules from findings.
• Collaborate with global R&D peers to optimize electrical designs.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEM tools

2D circuit-simulation tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer to join our Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers team in Jefferson City, MO.

You will contribute to innovative electrical designs, prototype testing, and validation efforts, driving reliability and performance for next‑gen transformer technology. You will work with a global network of engineers, turning concepts into practical solutions while meeting time, cost, and quality goals.