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R&D Electrical Engineer

R&D Electrical Engineer

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Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0137491

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Areyoupassionateaboutusingadvancedsimulationtechnologiestoshapethefutureofenergysolutions?HitachiEnergyislookingforaR&D ElectricalEngineertojoinourglobalMulti-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. WorkingalongsideadiversenetworkofR&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 orsecurityscreeningsmayberequired.Thesemayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,enhancedcriminalhistorychecks,credithistoryreviews(wherelegallypermissible),sanctionsscreening,orotherduediligencemeasuresalignedwiththeresponsibilitiesoftheposition.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based onthenatureoftheroleandbusinessnecessityandwillalwaysbeconductedincompliancewithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.Candidateswillbenotifiedand,whererequired,askedtoprovideconsentpriortotheinitiationofanysuchchecks.

Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



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