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About this R&D Lead Design Electrical Engineer role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Location:

Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Job ID:

R0144549

Date Posted:

2026-09-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:


The Opportunity

 

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories.  Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

 

The StarLiquid program develops, maintains, and implements global electrical design standards for liquid-filled distribution transformers. The role supports transformer electrical design, technical-standard development, design optimization, change-request resolution, engineering-system implementation, and StarLiquid deployment across global factories.

*Remote based position for Dudullu-DT factory.

 

How you will make an impact:

 

  • Develop and maintain StarLiquid electrical technical standards.
  • Perform and review transformer electrical designs and calculations. Evaluate factory designs for cost, material, and performance optimization.
  • Review change requests and develop technically validated solutions.
  • Support implementation and testing in CDS (common design system for transformer product design), electrical and related engineering systems and Ensure compliance with StarLiquid requirements and applicable international industry standards like IEC, IEEE, GB, CSA and others.
  • Support global factories with StarLiquid implementation and technical issues.
  • Prepare technical documentation and provide training and engineering support.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and software teams.
  • Serve as a recognized subject matter expert, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding the resolution of complex engineering challenges. No people management.
  • Drive engineering excellence through coaching, knowledge sharing, and the continuous improvement of global transformer design standards and best practices.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.  

 

Your Background:


  • Bachelor’s and preferably master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • 10+ years or higher experience in the electrical design of liquid-filled distribution or power transformers.
  • Knowledge of winding design, losses, impedance, dielectric clearances, insulation coordination, temperature rise, and short-circuit performance.
  • Knowledge of applicable international industry standards like IEC, IEEE, GB, CSA and others transformer standards.
  • Experience with transformer design software and electrical calculation tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and support the development of other engineers.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English.
  • Willing to travel (about 10-20% in year).

 

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 in Turkiye, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits;

*Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program,

*Private health insurance,

*Transportation allowance.

 

***Please be advised that the benefits provided may differ depending on the employee’s country of hire.


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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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