Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join Grid & Power Quality Solutions (HV Substations) R&D global team. The candidate will assume a technical lead role in development of new concepts for HV Substations based on PASS Switchgear and market requirements. As part of our Global R&D team you will be working also very closely with regional engineering teams and you will contribute in rollouts and deployments of newly developed concepts and solutions. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong electrical/ mechanical design & development background in HV Substations area combined with very good knowledge about PASS Switchgears.

Your responsibilities

• Develop or modify concepts of Base Solutions for different variants/types of Hybrid Switchgear (PASS) based High Voltage Substations
• Analyze and challenge technical specifications wrt. to potential optimizations and modifications in designs of High Voltage Substations (PASS) Substations
• Make recommendations regarding new feasibility studies and alternative approaches with use of new variants or modified substation components
• Analyze and review development related documentation (High Voltage Substation designs)
• Provide support to engineering teams in implementation of new concepts and developments
• Support customer project tendering and execution activities using new concepts and development
• Interact and coordinate conceptual and development activities with various cross functional stakeholders

Your background

• B.Tech./M.Tech. (Electrical/Mechanical)
• 5+ years of experience working in area of High Voltage Substations engineering
• Very good knowledge of Hybrid switchgear (PASS) technology and products for HV Substations
• Experience in High Voltage product development with use of 3D CAD and design tools
• Solid experience of taking part in R&D projects and strong willingness to develop new solutions
• Spirit of innovation, ability to think “out of the box” and challenge the technical status quo
• Experience and willingness to work in globally distributed teams
• Team spirit with the capacity to work independently with high level of self-motivation, complemented by well-developed analytical skills

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com For more info please refer to Alexandra Maria Stefan Lung, Talent Partner.

Publication date

2022-02-24

Reference Number

IT51736507_E16