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More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.\nNearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nYou will perform research and development for next generation technology in power electronics, such as topology analysis, modeling and control, and power electronics application in the power system.\n\nYou will conduct design and development: Lead the design and development of solid-state transformers, ensuring they meet performance specifications and industry standards.\n\nYou need to stay updated with the latest advancements in transformer technology and incorporate innovative solutions into designs.\n\nYou will do analysis and selection of all power converter components to optimize cost, reliability, and performance.\n\nYou will be part of global electronics team to develop cutting edge power electronics and power system technologies.\n\nYou will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\n\nLiving Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\n\nYour background\nYou hold PhD (or master’s degree 3+ years research experience) majoring in electronics, power system automation, or other related areas.\n\nSolid theoretical background with publication in renowned transactions / journals.\n\nProficient in computation and simulation tools, such as Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, among others, to effectively analyze and design power electronic systems.\n\nSelf-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn new technologies\n\nGood programming skills.\n\nFluent English in both written and spoken.\n\nMore about us\nWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :\nUp to 30 days full paid leaves per year\n\nFlexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)\n\nMedical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)\n\nLong service awards\n\nFlexible Working(subject to role)\n\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, Wechat: cherryzhang2023.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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