Lead R&D Transformer Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and contribute to transformer R&D projects, shaping next‑gen distribution solutions. You will define software specs, analyze behavior, and collaborate with global teams to drive innovation and reliability in power systems.

The role requires strong design experience, familiarity with SQL/DevOps/Azure, and excellent communication in English, with hybrid work and occasional travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years, or Master’s with 5+ years of experience.
  • 3+ years in electrical design for liquid-filled distribution transformers.
  • Experience with SQL, DevOps, and Azure infrastructure.
  • Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute R&D projects for distribution transformers.
  • Develop and improve technical standards and material specifications.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and product strategies.
  • Define software specifications and analyze software behavior.
  • Debug and review code to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with global teams and manufacturing sites.
  • Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design
Project leadership
SQL
DevOps
Azure
Communication (English)
Software testing
Transformer domain knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SQL
DevOps
Azure

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and contribute to transformer R&D projects, shaping next‑gen distribution solutions. You will define software specs, analyze behavior, and collaborate with global teams to drive innovation and reliability in power systems.

The role requires strong design experience, familiarity with SQL/DevOps/Azure, and excellent communication in English, with hybrid work and occasional travel up to 10%.

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