About this R&D Engineer - Power Electronics Converters and Transformers role at Hitachi
Location:
Hefei, Anhui, ChinaJob ID:
R0090210Date Posted:
2025-07-01Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.
Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.
How you’ll make an impact
You will perform research and development for next generation technology in power electronics, such as topology analysis, modeling and control, and power electronics application in the power system.
You will conduct design and development: Lead the design and development of solid-state transformers, ensuring they meet performance specifications and industry standards.
You need to stay updated with the latest advancements in transformer technology and incorporate innovative solutions into designs.
You will do analysis and selection of all power converter components to optimize cost, reliability, and performance.
You will be part of global electronics team to develop cutting edge power electronics and power system technologies.
You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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
You hold PhD (or master’s degree 3+ years research experience) majoring in electronics, power system automation, or other related areas.
Solid theoretical background with publication in renowned transactions / journals.
Proficient in computation and simulation tools, such as Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, among others, to effectively analyze and design power electronic systems.
Self-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn new technologies
Good programming skills.
Fluent English in both written and spoken.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
Long service awards
Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, Wechat: cherryzhang2023.
