R&D Expert – Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a senior technical lead for R&D on DTR Liquid-filled transformers, focusing on solid and liquid insulation systems. You will guide design, modeling, validation, and testing while acting as the dielectric authority and ensuring long-term reliability.

You will collaborate with factories and customers, drive DoE validation, and contribute to failure analyses. A strong background in materials science and 10–15+ years in related roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of solid insulation systems (cellulose, pressboard, barriers)
• Strong knowledge of liquid insulation (mineral oil and alternative fluids)
• Understanding of material-fluid interaction, aging, moisture behavior, and degradation mechanisms
• Ability to connect dielectric design with material behavior and long-term reliability
• Background or exposure to materials science, electrochemistry, or polymer behavior is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority in insulation systems (liquid and solid)
• Define and improve dielectric design rules, insulation coordination, and validation methods
• Contribute as project member or technical leader in R&D projects
• Prepare transformer designs, models, and engineering documentation
• Define DoE for validation and support prototyping
• Contribute to failure analysis related to insulation, PD, and aging
• Build and scale domain capability through coaching and knowledge transfer
• Support factories, R&D teams, and customers with technical expertise

Skills

Solid insulation systems

Liquid insulation

Material-fluid interaction

Aging behavior

Dielectric design

Testing and validation

Knowledge of polymers and materials

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

Opportunity:

Work with us to deliver R&D projects for DTR Liquid-filled transformers, combining deep insulation systems expertise with strong engineering execution. You will lead and contribute to design, modeling, validation, and testing activities, while acting as technical authority for liquid and solid insulation systems and dielectric behavior.

How you'll make an impact:

• Act as technical authority in insulation systems (liquid and solid)
• Define and improve dielectric design rules, insulation coordination, and validation methods
• Contribute as project member or technical leader in R&D projects
• Prepare transformer designs, models, and engineering documentation
• Define Design of Experiments (DoE) for validation and support prototyping
• Contribute to failure analysis related to insulation, PD, and aging
• Build and scale domain capability through coaching and knowledge transfer
• Support factories, R&D teams, and customers with technical expertise

Your background:

• Strong knowledge of solid insulation systems (cellulose, pressboard, barriers)
• Strong knowledge of liquid insulation (mineral oil and alternative fluids)
• Understanding of material-fluid interaction, aging, moisture behavior, and degradation mechanisms
• Ability to connect dielectric design with material behavior and long-term reliability
• Background or exposure to materials science, electrochemistry, or polymer behavior is considered an advantage
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10-15+ years of experience in industry, preferably R&D and Transformers
• Strong expertise in insulation systems and dielectric design
• Experience with testing, failure analysis, and validation
• Strong understanding of material and fluid behavior in insulation systems

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