R&D Electrical Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced R&D Electrical Engineer to join our global Multi-physics Simulation Team within the Transformers business. You will drive circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for next-generation transformers and collaborate with a diverse network of R&D, engineering, testing, and product development professionals.

This role emphasizes simulation-driven design and automated workflows to accelerate innovation and reduce development risk.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional experience in electrical engineering; experience related to transformer design is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetics, and transformer physics.
• Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, Altair Flux, FEMM, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of simulation and programming tools such as LTspice, PSpice, PowerFactory, ETAP, Python, MATLAB, or C#.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers.
• Analyze transformer performance, including losses, impedance, leakage fields, transient behavior, inductances, and short-circuit forces.
• Support simulation-driven product development strategies that enable early design validation and prediction of factory test results.
• Develop and maintain automated simulation workflows and engineering tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Advance innovative multi-physics methodologies by integrating electrical, structural, thermomechanical, and acoustic simulations.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the development of new products and technical concepts.
• Support prototype validation and testing activities to verify simulation models and enhance product performance.
• Share technical expertise through design guidelines, internal training, and close collaboration with engineering and design teams.

Skills

Circuit theory

Electromagnetics

Transformer physics

Analytical skills

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

COMSOL Multiphysics

Altair Flux

FEMM

Python

MATLAB

C#

Job description

Are you passionate about using advanced simulation technologies to shape the future of energy solutions? Hitachi Energy is looking for a R&D Electrical Engineer to join our global Multi-physics Simulation Team within the Transformers business.

In this exciting role, you will help drive the development of next-generation dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers through cutting-edge circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations. Working alongside a diverse network of R&D, engineering, testing, and product development professionals, you will play a key role in accelerating innovation and enabling smarter, more efficient product development.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product performance from the earliest design stages by leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to predict outcomes, reduce development risks, and support a shift-left approach to engineering. You will contribute to the development of new technologies, advanced modeling techniques, and automated simulation workflows that help bring reliable, high-performing transformer solutions to customers worldwide.

If you thrive in a collaborative international environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are motivated by innovation, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of electrification.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about using advanced simulation technologies to shape the future of energy solutions? Hitachi Energy is looking for a R&D Electrical Engineer to join our global Multi-physics Simulation Team within the Transformers business.

In this exciting role, you will help drive the development of next-generation dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers through cutting-edge circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations. Working alongside a diverse network of R&D, engineering, testing, and product development professionals, you will play a key role in accelerating innovation and enabling smarter, more efficient product development.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product performance from the earliest design stages by leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to predict outcomes, reduce development risks, and support a shift-left approach to engineering. You will contribute to the development of new technologies, advanced modeling techniques, and automated simulation workflows that help bring reliable, high-performing transformer solutions to customers worldwide.

If you thrive in a collaborative international environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are motivated by innovation, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of electrification.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers.

• Analyze transformer performance, including losses, impedance, leakage fields, transient behavior, inductances, and short-circuit forces.

• Support simulation-driven product development strategies that enable early design validation and prediction of factory test results.

• Develop and maintain automated simulation workflows and engineering tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Advance innovative multi-physics methodologies by integrating electrical, structural, thermomechanical, and acoustic simulations.

• Contribute to feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the development of new products and technical concepts.

• Support prototype validation and testing activities to verify simulation models and enhance product performance.

• Share technical expertise through design guidelines, internal training, and close collaboration with engineering and design teams.

Your Background

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

• Professional experience in electrical engineering; experience related to transformer design is highly valued.

• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetics, and transformer physics.

• Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, Altair Flux, FEMM, or similar platforms.

• Knowledge of simulation and programming tools such as LTspice, PSpice, PowerFactory, ETAP, Python, MATLAB, or C#.

• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

• Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO, paid holidays

• Professional Growth - Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

• Family Support - Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Grow your career through challenging projects, continuous learning opportunities, and access to a worldwide network of technical experts and industry leaders.

• Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

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. We welcome you to apply today.

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