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As R&D Engineer, you will join our Technology Center in Cordoba (Spain), an organization leading continuous research and development activities on transformers. As part of our R&D Technology Center, you will contribute to the development of projects related to the mechanical performance of power transformers. As a member of a highly skilled Technology Center, part of the global Hitachi Energy R&D community, you will run projects and contribute to the successful roadmap execution.
Your responsibilities
- Propose and Develop new technologies, products, and processes for both core and shell type power transformers.
- Lead and manage R&D projects self-driven on time, on budget, and on quality following HAPG internal standards and processes.
- Maintain existing and develop new technical standards and design tools for transformers.
- Transfer your knowledge and findings by elaborating reports, specifications and/or participating in educational programs.
- Assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement.
- Support factories troubleshooting in your domain of expertise.
- Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.
- 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
- A MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 1 year of experience in transformers business, either in R&D projects, power transformers mechanical design or University research.
- High level of knowledge in the required areas for the transformer technology.
- Knowledge in CAD modelling software (CATIA, CREO, Solidworks, Solidedge)
- Experience with advance numerical simulations (e.g. mechanical simulations), proficiency in use of commercial simulations tools (e.g. Ansys, Comsol, Catia) and implementation of own solutions shall be well valued.
- Experimental Stress Analysis & Structural Testing Knowledge will be valued.
- Excellent abilities in teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge in ACT and APDL programming in Ansys shall be well valued.
- Experience with project management activities.
- Spirit of innovation, out of the box thinking.
- A high level of self-motivation.
- A collaborative, structured, problem-solving, self-driven, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
- Fluent spoken and written English. Spanish knowledge is appreciated.
- Communication skills.
More about us
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com
Publication date
2022-03-02
Reference Number
ES52896168_E1