Business R&D Specialist Professional

Location:

Hefei, Anhui, China

Job ID:

R0090212

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. 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. Nearly 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• The successful candidate will be part of an R&D Team specialized in the Technology development of Distribution Transformers, drive for product cost-out activities through appropriate design actions on Transformers.

• You will be possessing knowledge of Chinese and International Standards & Codes – GB, IEC, IEEE, DIN, ISO for electrical design-related aspects of transformers and shunt reactors, developing new ideas for transformer designs based on technology requirements and focused on the regional needs.

• You will work on standardizing schematics and supports R&D / manufacturing engineering projects. You will be running verifications using 3D simulation tools (Dielectric/Electromagnetic/Thermal) to simulate different behaviors of the power transformers and become local technical reference for Troubleshooting, Analyzing failures.

• You will work on document all activities, data, and information in line with procedures.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background:

• Master’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering.

• Learning or work experience in transformers or relevant areas. Experience in using commercial simulation tools (dielectric, magnetic, and/or thermal).

• Experience in Research and Development activities related to power transformers and preferably have experience in designing and conducting experiments. Willingness to learn and try new things and collaborate with others to achieve great results.

• Knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards related to power transformers. Responsible team player with a structured and result-oriented work approach.

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design, 3D Modelling, CREO application is a plus. Willingness to travel.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

More about us:

We 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):

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

• Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient)

• Long service awards

• Flexible Working (subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! 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: TP Name: Cherry Zhang, Wechat：cherryzhang2023.

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