R&D Mechanical Senior Engineer for Power Transformers

The Opportunity
Join our R&D team at the Córdoba Technology Center, part of the global Technology organization within the Transformer Business Unit. As a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer, you will lead initiatives to enhance transformer performance and reliability through advanced mechanical simulations, innovative manufacturing processes, and robust design of external components in collaboration with other R&D teams.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead and execute R&D projects focused on mechanical simulation, including nonlinear and transient analysis to assess short-circuit forces and structural integrity in transformer components.
• Develop and validate welding and manufacturing processes for transformer tanks and external structures, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing and material characterization for transformer applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results into design tools and technical standards.
• Contribute to technology road mapping and strategy in mechanical domain.
• Support factory troubleshooting and provide technical guidance on mechanical issues related to transformer externals.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and support knowledge transfer.
• Engage with external stakeholders (customers, universities, research centers) to foster partnerships and promote technical excellence.
• Lead and manage R&D projects self-driven on time, on budget, and with the required quality following Hitachi Energy internal standards and processes.
• Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.

Your background

• MS degree in Mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D, engineering, or academic research, preferably in the transformer or energy sector.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling (e.g., CATIA, CREO, NX, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, Comsol, Nastran).
• Strong background in mechanical simulation, welding technologies, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Ability to effectively use external and internal standards and regulations.
• Awareness of intellectual property considerations in the research and development process.
• A structured, problem-solving, self-driven, solutions-oriented approach
• Awareness in power transformer design, including the necessary technical areas and industry standards.
• Familiarity with material characterization and fatigue/ULS analysis.
• Spirit of innovation, out of the box thinking.
• Excellent abilities in teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills, with strong communication skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

More About Us
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments.

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.