R&D Associate Electrical Engineer for Global Multi-Physic Simulation Team 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland

Job Id:

R0076880

Date Posted:

2025-09-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to support all factories in the PG Dry, Traction and Distribution Transformers on innovative and challenging research projects.    

You will focus on developing new technologies and products, optimizing existing ones and on supporting different engineering offices around the world. 

How you'll make an impact

• Study of current state of art in the field of 2D and 3D simulation of transformers 
• Analysis of performance of different parameters of dry transformers by means of 2D and 3D electromagnetic FEM calculations 
• Develop new automations for the assessment of products through electromagnetic simulations coupled with structural, thermomechanical and acoustic simulations  
• Run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances 
• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products 
• Lead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and quality 
• Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools team 
• Provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.) 
• 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

Your Background

• MSc in Electrical Engineering field 
• Existing work experience in Electrical Engineering with particular focus on transformer design 
• Advanced knowledge of transformer design and prediction of relevant performance such as leakage fields, stray losses, no-load losses, short-circuit forces, mutual inductances, and similar 
• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of at least one of the following software: 

• Ansys Maxwell

• Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Matlab, C# 
• Experience in electric testing of transformers 
• Innovation spirit, "out of the box" thinking 

• Project Management Skills

• Willingness To Travel

• Fluent In English

More About Us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi Energy and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together. 

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