R&D Senior Structural Engineer for Simulation

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Location: Hefei, Anhui, China Job ID: R0090263 Date Posted: 2025-07-09 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 You can finite element simulation of structures subject to all types of static and dynamic loads (fatigue, impulsive, short-circuit, seismic, etc.). You will develop new automations for the structural, thermomechanical and acoustic assessment of products. You will run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances. You will organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products. You will lead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and quality. You will support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools team. You will provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.). You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 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 You hold a degree in PhD / MSc education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering field. Existing work experience in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced knowledge of structures subject to structural loads such as seismic, fatigue, shock and thermal. Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the following software: ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS nCode, ANSYS CFX/FLUENT. Knowledge of the following programming languages: Matlab, Visual Basic, Python Solid bases in vibrational fatigue and dynamics and experience in structural testing and use of sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and accelerometers Knowledge of materials properties and performance under different environmental conditions Project management skills, action and result oriented mindset, innovation spirit, "out of the box" thinking. Excellent communication skills and team spirit and willingness to travel. Proficiency in business level in verbal and written English. 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) : Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included) Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient) Long service awards 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.