Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Fuses

Location:

Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0049829

Date Posted:

2024-04-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is excited to welcome a Senior R&D Engineer – HV Components to our newly established North America Regional Technology Center in Alamo, TN. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in high-voltage transformer components, contributing to the development of new products and enhancing existing ones to meet IEEE standards.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies, lead impactful projects, and shape the future of energy infrastructure. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and eager to make a global impact, this is your chance to grow with a company that values creativity, integrity, and continuous learning.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead development projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline goals.
• Design and simulate new high-voltage products and technologies.
• Coordinate prototyping and testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Share R&D insights with production teams locally and globally.
• Provide technical expertise across departments including product management and sales.
• Participate in international standardization efforts and stay ahead of market trends.
• Support cost reduction initiatives using lean and six-sigma methodologies.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally in HV insulation or protection equipment.
• Strong project leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Creo), simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, COMSOL), and PLM systems.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to Alamo, TN if not local.

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and global collaboration.
• We offer opportunities to work on transformative projects and grow your career through continuous learning and international exposure.

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