R&D Mechanical Engineer – Liquid-type distribution transformers

The Opportunity

As R&D Mechanical Engineer for Liquid-type Transformers you will join a global leader in sustainable energy. You'll work with passionate, diverse, and talented colleagues to shape the future of transformer technology.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Help shape global standardization projects across our transformer factories, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Analyze existing designs and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for technological upgrades and productivity improvements
• Evaluate the impact of proposed changes and integrate them into global technical, material, and production standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and technical experts worldwide to resolve engineering challenges and close technical gaps
• Maintain clear documentation of changes, including rationale, using document management systems and publishing workflows
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure the success and adoption of new standards and technologies
• Develop and deliver training programs for design engineers, including hands-on materials and workshops
• Provide technical support to factories, sales teams, and customers when needed
  
  

Your background

• Minimum Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or similar
• More than 2 years of working, experience in large organization and/ or Transformers Domain expertise is considered a plus
• Solid track record as project leader
• Responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented work approach
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  
  

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.