Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0137491Date Posted:
2026-08-28Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Areyoupassionateaboutusingadvancedsimulationtechnologiestoshapethefutureofenergysolutions?HitachiEnergyislookingforaR&D ElectricalEngineer tojoinourglobalMulti-physicsSimulationTeamwithintheTransformersbusiness.
In this exciting role, you will help drive the development of next-generation dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers through cutting-edge circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations. Working alongsideadiversenetworkofR&D,engineering,testing,andproductdevelopmentprofessionals,youwillplayakeyroleinacceleratinginnovationandenablingsmarter,moreefficientproductdevelopment.
This position offers the opportunity to influence product performance from the earliest design stages by leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to predict outcomes, reduce development risks, and support a shift-left approach to engineering. Youwillcontributetothedevelopmentofnewtechnologies,advancedmodelingtechniques,andautomatedsimulationworkflowsthathelpbringreliable,high-performingtransformersolutionstocustomersworldwide.
Ifyouthriveinacollaborativeinternationalenvironment,enjoysolvingcomplextechnicalchallenges,andaremotivatedbyinnovation,thisisyouropportunitytomakeameaningfulimpactonthefutureofelectrification.
Responsibletoensurecompliancewithapplicableexternalandinternalregulations,procedures,andguidelines.
HowYou'llMakeanImpact
Performcircuit-level,electromagnetic,andmulti-physicssimulationsfordry-typeandliquid-filleddistributionandtractiontransformers.
Analyzetransformerperformance,includinglosses,impedance,leakagefields,transientbehavior,inductances,andshort-circuitforces.
Supportsimulation-drivenproductdevelopmentstrategiesthatenableearlydesignvalidationandpredictionoffactorytestresults.
Developandmaintainautomatedsimulationworkflowsandengineeringtoolstoimproveefficiencyandaccuracy.
Advanceinnovativemulti-physicsmethodologiesbyintegratingelectrical,structural,thermomechanical,andacousticsimulations.
Contributetofeasibilitystudies,technologyassessments,andthedevelopmentofnewproductsandtechnicalconcepts.
Supportprototypevalidationandtestingactivitiestoverifysimulationmodelsandenhanceproductperformance.
Sharetechnicalexpertisethroughdesignguidelines,internaltraining,andclosecollaborationwithengineeringanddesignteams.
YourBackground
M.Sc.orPh.D.inElectricalEngineering.
Professionalexperienceinelectricalengineering;experiencerelatedtotransformerdesignishighlyvalued.
Strongknowledgeofcircuittheory,electromagnetics,andtransformerphysics.
Experiencewithelectromagneticfiniteelementanalysis(FEA)toolssuchasANSYSMaxwell,COMSOLMultiphysics,AltairFlux,FEMM,orsimilarplatforms.
KnowledgeofsimulationandprogrammingtoolssuchasLTspice,PSpice,PowerFactory,ETAP,Python,MATLAB,orC#.
Stronganalytical,communication,andcollaborationskills,withtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyinaglobalenvironmentandwillingnesstotravelasneeded.
WhatWeOffer
ComprehensiveHealthCoverage -Medical,dental,vision,andprescriptionplans
RetirementSavings -401(k)withcompanymatchandadditionalcontributions
PaidTimeOff -FlexiblePTO,paidholidays
ProfessionalGrowth -Tuitionreimbursementandcontinuouslearningprograms
FamilySupport -Parentalleave,adoptionassistance,andfertilitybenefits
MoreAboutUs
Joinaglobaltechnologyleadercommittedtoadvancingasustainableenergyfuturethroughinnovation,collaboration,andoperationalexcellence.
Growyourcareerthroughchallengingprojects,continuouslearningopportunities,andaccesstoaworldwidenetworkoftechnicalexpertsandindustryleaders.
Bepartofaninclusiveculturewherediverseperspectivesarevaluedandwhereeveryteammemberisempoweredtomakeameaningfulimpact.
BackgroundScreeningandSecurityChecks
Aspartofthehiringprocess,HitachiEnergyconductspre-employmentbackgroundchecksthatmayincludeverificationofemploymenthistory,education,criminalrecords,andotherrelevantinformation,inaccordancewithapplicablelaws.
For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or securityscreeningsmayberequired.Thesemayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,enhancedcriminalhistorychecks,credithistoryreviews(wherelegallypermissible),sanctionsscreening,orotherduediligencemeasuresalignedwiththeresponsibilitiesoftheposition.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on thenatureoftheroleandbusinessnecessityandwillalwaysbeconductedincompliancewithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.Candidateswillbenotifiedand,whererequired,askedtoprovideconsentpriortotheinitiationofanysuchchecks.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
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with disabilities.
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