Electrical R&D Engineer – Transformers | Jefferson City, MO 37 views

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Location: MO
About the job
Are you ready to power the future with purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we’re seeking a creative and detail-driven Electrical R&D Engineer to join our Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation—designing, testing, and developing next-generation transformer technologies that support a more sustainable energy future.

You’ll work alongside a global network of engineers and stakeholders, contributing to cutting-edge R&D projects that shape the future of power distribution. From concept to prototype, your ideas will help solve complex technical challenges and bring new products to life.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you’re passionate about electrical design and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Contribute innovative electrical design ideas to R&D projects
Lead or support R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality goals
Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities
Define and execute Design of Experiments to validate solutions
Document project progress and derive design rules from results
Engage in intellectual property discussions and risk identification
Provide technical support to factories, marketing teams, and customers
Collaborate with global R&D teams to optimize electrical design.
Contribute to product cost out improvements foreseen under R&D projects and dedicated to Jefferson City location. Support development of design portfolio manufactured in Jeff City.

Your Background

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
2+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in transformers
Experience in R&D within a business environment is a plus
Knowledge of magnetic, dielectric, or thermal design preferred
Familiarity with FEM or 2D circuit simulation tools is beneficial
Strong communication skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset

More About Us

We champion innovation, collaboration, and sustainability
We offer global career growth, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion

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.

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