About this role
The Opportunity
Are you ready to power the future with purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we're searching for an innovative and detail-focused Electrical R&D Engineer to join our Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is your chance to help shape the next generation of transformer technology-advancing reliability, sustainability, and performance in power distribution worldwide.
In this role, you'll collaborate with a global network of experts, turning forward-thinking concepts into cutting-edge prototypes. You'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, solve complex design challenges, and influence products that directly support a more sustainable energy future.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
If you're energized by creative electrical design, passionate about R&D, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you to our collaborative, future-driven team.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Contribute inventive electrical design ideas to R&D projects
- Lead or support initiatives aligned with time, cost, and quality objectives
- Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities
- Design and execute experiments to validate technical solutions
- Document project progress and develop design rules from findings
- Participate in intellectual property discussions and risk evaluations
- Provide technical support to factories, marketing teams, and customers
- Collaborate with global R&D peers to optimize electrical designs
- Support cost-out initiatives and design portfolio development for the South Boston location
Your Background
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 2+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally within transformers
- R&D experience in a business or industrial environment is beneficial
- Knowledge of magnetic, dielectric, or thermal design preferred
- Familiarity with FEM or 2D circuit-simulation tools is advantageous
- Strong communication skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset
More About Us
- We champion innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across everything we do
- We offer global career pathways, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion
- We empower individuals to grow, experiment, and shape the future of energy
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