R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer – Dry-Type Transformers (f/m/d)

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 standardisation and innovation across our factories.

The opportunity

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 standardisation projects across our transformer factories, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Analyse 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 programmes 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 modelling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage transformers, automation and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonising the power system.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting