R&D Expert - Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a qualified candidate for a position focused on growing transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team in the United States. The role involves leadership in oil-immersed transformer technology, R&D initiatives related to transient protection, and collaboration with engineers across various disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 4-5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in electromagnetic transients.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design.
• Background in electromagnetic transients and high-voltage insulation systems.
• Basic knowledge of discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives for distribution transformers.
• Expand transient calculations capabilities in design systems.
• Work with engineers to ensure transient mitigation strategies.

Skills

Electrical FEM simulation

Transformer standards (IEC, IEEE)

Transient analysis methodologies

Collaborative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Grow the transient overvoltageexpertisewithin the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding-induced transients and external waveform-driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil immersed transformers technology team.
• Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms. Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools.
• Assessment of Electrical Stresses Due To TransientOvervoltage's and Determination of Suitable Design Criteria for Insulation Structure.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long-term competence build-up of the team.
• Be ready to support successful completion of Technology project from overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed.
• Location of the position to be determined upon selection of successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high-voltage insulation systems.
• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation and transient analysis methodologies
• Basic knowledge on the behavior of electrical insulations including discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols
• Initiative, creativity, "out of the box" thinking and great attention to detail
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach, and strong communicationskills