Hitachi Energy
R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer - Dry-Type Transformers (f/m/d)
Hitachi Energy, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy, a global leader in power technologies, and become part of a team shaping the future of energy through cutting‑edge digital innovation. We are looking for a senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with a passion for technology and a solid background in dry‑type transformers to join our Transformer Technology Center. This is your chance to work at the forefront of transformer development, driving global standardization and innovation across our factories.
You’ll be based near one of our key R&D hubs, collaborating with international teams to enhance the mechanical performance, reliability, and sustainability of dry‑type transformers. Your work will directly contribute to our roadmap for cleaner energy and smarter manufacturing.
How you’ll make an impact
Help shape global standardization projects across our transformer factories, fostering collaboration and innovation
Analyze existing designs and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for technological upgrades and productivity improvements
Evaluate the impact of proposed changes and integrate them into global technical, material, and production standards
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and technical experts worldwide to resolve engineering challenges and close technical gaps
Maintain clear documentation of changes, including rationale, using document management systems and publishing workflows
Define and monitor KPIs to measure the success and adoption of new standards and technologies
Develop and deliver training programs for design engineers, including hands‑on materials and workshops
Provide expert‑level technical support to factories, sales teams, and customers when needed
Your background
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in the design, development, or manufacturing of transformers, ideally dry type
Strong understanding of IEC and IEEE standards and their practical application
Ability to make sound technical judgments
Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
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You’ll be based near one of our key R&D hubs, collaborating with international teams to enhance the mechanical performance, reliability, and sustainability of dry‑type transformers. Your work will directly contribute to our roadmap for cleaner energy and smarter manufacturing.
How you’ll make an impact
Help shape global standardization projects across our transformer factories, fostering collaboration and innovation
Analyze existing designs and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for technological upgrades and productivity improvements
Evaluate the impact of proposed changes and integrate them into global technical, material, and production standards
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and technical experts worldwide to resolve engineering challenges and close technical gaps
Maintain clear documentation of changes, including rationale, using document management systems and publishing workflows
Define and monitor KPIs to measure the success and adoption of new standards and technologies
Develop and deliver training programs for design engineers, including hands‑on materials and workshops
Provide expert‑level technical support to factories, sales teams, and customers when needed
Your background
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in the design, development, or manufacturing of transformers, ideally dry type
Strong understanding of IEC and IEEE standards and their practical application
Ability to make sound technical judgments
Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
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