Senior Data Center Transformer Engineer (Remote)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Data Center Transformer Specialist to lead electrical design, performance optimization, and standardization of power transformers for hyperscale data centers.

You’ll work with global teams to deliver robust transformer solutions powering cloud services and AI workloads. The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering with transformer experience and familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with power transformers or data center applications.
• Deep knowledge of transformer electrical design, insulation systems, losses, and short‑circuit behavior.
• Strong understanding of IEEE/IEC transformer standards.
• Experience collaborating across global, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with analysis and simulation tools such as Trafostar/Spectra.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for advanced data center transformers, including winding concepts, losses, insulation, and performance optimization.
• Develop calculations, simulations, and engineering documentation for bids and execution.
• Align designs with IEEE, IEC, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, cooling, and system engineering teams.
• Participate in customer design reviews and present engineering rationale.
• Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation and standardization in materials, design methods, and digital enhancements.
• Provide technical input for tenders, vendor evaluations, and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Power transformers

IEEE/IEC standards

Cross-functional teams

Data center applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Trafostar/Spectra

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Data Center Transformer Specialist to lead electrical design, performance optimization, and standardization of power transformers for hyperscale data centers.

You’ll work with global teams to deliver robust transformer solutions powering cloud services and AI workloads. The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering with transformer experience and familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards.