Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for R&D Product Development Engineer - Transformer Bushings for the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

The R&D Product Development Engineer responsible for the success of all assigned projects and works within a cross-functional team across the organization for the bushing product production and testing.

Your responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be part of R&D Team specialized in the Development of AC Bushings.

• Performing various electrical calculations like dielectrics, statistics etc.

• Performing root cause analysis, Failure investigation and troubleshooting.

• Should be proficient on insulating materials, manufacturing process and development testing of new product.

• Also needs to have good understanding on high voltage testing of product, dielectric circuit calculations and relevant electrical simulations.

• Test object preparation, test document preparation, co-ordination with production and test laboratories.

• Should have knowledge on manufacturing technologies, material knowledge etc.

• Identify potential issues / perform detailed analysis to determine failure root cause and implement appropriate solutions.

• Coordinate with the Global R&D teams, good communication skills and experience on various technical document preparation.

• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an Accredited University with 3+ years of development and testing of HV Condenser Bushing/Instrument Transformers

• Sound working knowledge of dielectric materials, high voltage testing and measurement.

• Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of Bushings

• Good Experience in using commercial simulation tools (dielectric, magnetic, and thermal) like COMSOL.

• Experience in development tests and type testing of the products

• Understanding of Intellectual Property related processes (Prior Art Search, Freedom to Operate, etc.)

• Person should be pro-active with high enthusiasm, open minded with positive attitude. Exemplary technical writing and presentation skills

• Excellent communications as well as organizational and interpersonal skill.         

• Willingness to travel and ability to interact with colleagues in different HE units.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required .