Senior Transformer R&D Expert – Load Loss & Short-Circuit

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Jefferson City, Missouri, seeks a senior engineer to lead transformer design with a focus on load losses and short-circuit forces.

You will guide cross-functional teams across R&D projects, develop models and documentation, and perform electromagnetic simulations to inform design standards. The role requires 10+ years in transformer design or related R&D, with strong expertise in FEM tools and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in transformer design or R&D environments.
• Strong expertise in load losses, eddy currents, leakage flux.
• Deep understanding of short-circuit forces and electromechanics.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., FEM).
• Proven success in R&D delivery, problem-solving, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as global expert on load losses and short-circuit forces.
• Guide engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to R&D projects as Technical Lead or key team member.
• Develop transformer designs, models, and technical documentation.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and analytical calculations.
• Define and execute validation experiments.
• Analyze test results and convert insights into design standards.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering

10+ years experience

Transformer design

Electromagnetic simulation (FEM)

R&D delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEM tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Jefferson City, Missouri, seeks a senior engineer to lead transformer design with a focus on load losses and short-circuit forces.

You will guide cross-functional teams across R&D projects, develop models and documentation, and perform electromagnetic simulations to inform design standards. The role requires 10+ years in transformer design or related R&D, with strong expertise in FEM tools and problem solving.