R&D Engineer for Power Transformers

Location: Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain

Job ID: R0053136

Date Posted: 2024-05-30

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

As R&D Engineer, you will join the Technology Center South Europe, part of the global Technology organization of Business Unit Transformer. As a member of our R&D team located in Cordoba (Spain), you will contribute to the execution of projects involving diverse simulation types in power transformers (thermal, mechanical…).

• Propose and develop new technologies, products, and processes for both core and shell type transformers.
• Lead and manage R&D projects self-driven on time, on budget, and with the required quality following Hitachi Energy internal standards and processes.
• Maintain existing and develop new technical standards and design tools for transformers.
• Transfer your knowledge and findings by elaborating reports, specifications and/or participating in educational programs.
• Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.
• Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise.
• Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.
• Living 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.

• We are looking for a MS or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• More than 3 years of experience, either in R&D projects, engineering or University research.
• Knowledge in CAD modelling software (CREO, Solidworks, Solidedge).
• Experience with advanced numerical simulations (e.g. fluid dynamics, mechanical simulations), proficiency in use of commercial simulations tools (e.g. Ansys, Fluents, CREO) and implementation of own solutions shall be well valued.
• Knowledge in 3D printing techniques.
• Excellent abilities in teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A structured, problem-solving, self-driven, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Spirit of innovation, out of the box thinking.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish.