R&D Expert – Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for an engineer specialized in transient protection for distribution transformers. The role involves leading R&D initiatives, collaborating with various engineering teams, and guiding junior engineers in the transient domain.

Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field and possess 4-5 years of experience in transformer design and electromagnetic transients, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in transformer design or high-voltage insulation systems.
• Background in electromagnetic transients and transient analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives related to transient protection of distribution transformers.
• Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient domain.
• Contribute to IP disclosures and ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies.

Skills

Transient protection expertise

Transformer design

Electrical FEM simulation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Tools

2D circuit simulation software

Electrical design platforms

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 overvoltages 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 projects 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 of 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.