Experienced R&D Senior Engineer

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Location: Hefei, Anhui, China Job ID: R0090205 Date Posted: 2025-06-02 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors. Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution. How you’ll make an impact 1. You develop new technologies and products for high-voltage components as part of the R&D team and R&D global organization, lead development projects self-driven on time, on budget and on quality and run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances, by proficient use of FEM software for dielectric and/or mechanical and/or thermal simulations. 2. You will organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies and new products, document and transfer your knowledge and findings from R&D to production environment both locally and in other facilities abroad. 3. You will provide technical support in domain of expertise to other departments when needed (product management, business development, marketing and sales, engineering), participate in international pre-standardization and standardization work. 4. You will stay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to tap-changers and support reverse engineering analysis. 5. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 6. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background 1. You hold a master’s degree in electrical/mechanical Engineering or similar. 2. More than 5 years of experience in electrical engineering R&D role or similar. 3. Experience in cost-reduction and lean-six-sigma approach is a plus, and experience with CAD modeling, Windchill, SAP is a plus. 4. Deep knowledge of the design/testing and experience in developing of HV components, preferably tap changers. Solid track record as project leader is a plus. 5. Proficiency in the use of simulation tools (e.g. Ansys, COMSOL, DYNA), responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven and result oriented work approach. Spirit of innovation, "out of the box" thinking. 6. Fluent in English both oral and written. More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) : 1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year 2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included) 3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient) 4. Long service awards 5. Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.