Senior RandD Thermal Expert - Power Transformer

The opportunity

Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability. Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Provide advanced technical leadership in transformer thermal design for R&D initiatives by addressing industrial challenges and remaining abreast of developments through technology reviews.
• Leverage expertise in relevant technologies, tools, and methodologies to support all phases of R&D projects, including design clarification, simulation, and troubleshooting. Carry out thermal analyses using CFD and FEA to model heat transfer, airflow, and temperature profiles in power transformers, and develop mathematical models and simulation methodologies for accurate performance prediction.
• Participate in feasibility studies, propose technical solutions, and design products, collaborating with other simulation teams to deliver multi-physics finite element approaches. Communicate results via comprehensive reports, specifications, and educational materials to facilitate knowledge dissemination.
• Evaluate and enhance production processes, offering expert advice to manufacturing facilities, and support factory operations as needed. Collaborate with global research scientists, technology centers, managers, customers, and academic partners.
• Lead the development of transformer insulation design tools, from defining technical requirements to supporting software development and validating solution quality. Make informed recommendations for the business, ensuring documentation and sharing of findings.
• Engage in technology and product development projects to adhere to schedules and budgets, taking on roles such as sub-project leader and aligning activities with R&D goals. Expand professional expertise through active involvement in engineering networks.
• Contribute to intellectual property activities by participating in IP discussions, preparing clearance reports, and identifying potential risks associated with R&D tasks.
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  
  

Your background

• M.tech or Ph.D background is must.
• PhD in thermal or fluid dynamics is required, along with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in thermal and fluid simulation, particularly using 2D and 3D CFD tools such as Fluent.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming (preferably VB.NET) and a strong grasp of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics are essential.
• Experience with power transformer thermal design, R&D projects involving transformers, and empirical validation is desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD modeling software like CREO is an asset.
• Candidates should excel at collaborating within international and remote teams and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ACT and APDL programming in Ansys is a plus. A comprehensive understanding of the technical field and robust technical expertise are expected.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites as needed and strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  
  

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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