For our research and development team at Transformers we are looking for an R&D Engineer within high voltage physics, dielectrics, and insulation design. You will join our team to support the understanding of dielectric phenomena and develop insulation systems for future generations of power transformers. Your focus area will be technical contribution towards dielectric and insulation design, investigations, and coordination of improvements within Hitachi Energy’s technology and engineering teams. As part of your work, you will lead the implementation of improvements in software tools used to design, optimize, and verify the transformer insulation system.

Working in R&D will give you the possibilities to use your creativity to solve a wide spectrum of challenges. You will have exciting and varied work in front of you where you will get a broad network internally and externally.

Your responsibilities

• Run, within the dielectrics field, feasibility studies, propose, and develop new technical concepts, design new products, and simulate their expected performance.
• Provide technical support to factories in different stages of customer project execution such as design clarification and simulation as well as dielectric and insulation design.
• Have a global collaboration with scientists of Hitachi energy’s research teams, technology centers, technology managers and engineers from the various factories.
• Lead the implementation of new functionality in transformer insulation design tools. Create technical requirements, support software developers in implementation and test the quality of the solutions.

Your background

• You hold a university degree in a relevant area, such as dielectrics, electrical engineering, electrotechnology or applied/theoretical physics.
• You have sound analytical skills, including simulation tools and preferably have experience in designing and FEM based simulations.
• Experience in power Transformers is an advantage
• You have the interest and ability to work with cross-competence topics and teams.
• Experience with project management tools and models, both Agile and traditional
• You communicate well, have a structured way of working and have a strong will to drive and implement improvements
• Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken alike, is a requirement.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

Additional information

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Karolina Czechowski, karolina.czechowski@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com