R&D Electrical Engineer - Transient Phenomena in Liquid Distribution Transformers

Hitachi Energy
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
901 Main Campus Drive (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2026
How you'll make an impact: Grow the transient overvoltageexpertisewithin the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding-induced transients and external waveform-driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil immersed transformers technology team. Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms.Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools Assessment of Electrical Stresses Due to TransientOvervoltage'sand Determination of Suitable Design Criteria for Insulation Structure. Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long-term competence build-up of the team Be ready to support successful completion of Technology project from overall electrical engineer domainperspective if needed Location of the position to be determined upon selection of successful candidate Your background: Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field 4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high-voltage insulation systems. Background in use of electrical FEM simulationor 2D circuit simulationand transient analysis methodologies Basic knowledgeonthebehavior ofelectricalinsulationsincluding discharge andbreakdown phenomena intransformer oil Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols Initiative, creativity, "out of the box" thinking and great attention to detail Collaborative, solution-orientedapproach, andstrong communicationskills We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully. Apply now Current employees apply here