R&D Expert - Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company seeks a skilled electrical engineer with expertise in transformer design and transient analysis. The role involves leading R&D initiatives, collaborating on transient behavior modeling, and supporting the development of junior engineers. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 4-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a key role in growing technical expertise while working closely with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design or high-voltage insulation systems.
• Basic knowledge on electrical insulations including discharge phenomena in transformer oil.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Grow transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team.
• Lead R&D initiatives related to transient protection of transformers.
• Collaborate with teams to embed transient behavior modeling into tools.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers.

Skills

Transformer design

Electromagnetic transients

Electrical FEM simulation

High-voltage insulation systems

Attention to detail

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

How you'll make an impact:

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within 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 Transient Overvoltage' 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.

Your background:

• 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 communication skills.