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Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution Transformers

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution Transformers

Chennai, India

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy to date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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Electrical Engineer is responsible for optimize distribution transformer designs for global factories and utilize & apply the results of design optimization tools to enhance transformer performance and efficiency. Electrical Engineer will be reporting to team manager of INOPC TR Digital & Design Optimization team

How you'll make an impact:

  • International Engineering and Development Team specialized in Distribution Transformers Design Optimization.
  • Optimize distribution transformer designs for global factories.
  • Utilize and apply the results of design optimization tools to enhance transformer performance and efficiency.
  • Work closely with factory engineers and Global R&D Teams and optimize designs.
  • Assist global design engineers with the design optimization tool, help designers to understand and use tool.
  • Provide feedback for improving existing algorithms in the Optimization System, and for streamlining these algorithms.
  • Able to Adapt working for different countries and different time zones. Have positive team atmosphere and networking.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's degree is an advantage).
  • 4 to 6 years experience in Electrical design for Distribution Transformers with a focus on optimization and raw material cost reduction.
  • Proven academic or professional experience in Transformer Design.
  • Practical oriented and skilled in transformer engineering aspects of optimization.
  • Experience in developing optimization tools for electrical devices is a plus.
  • Understanding of Transformer Electrical Design, including Thermal, Dielectrics, Short circuit, and sound performance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Data and database handling (SQL, PowerBI) is a plus.
  • Experience with Optimization software is a plus.
  • Ability to work with technical teams across different parts of the world and work without supervision when required. Demonstrated team building and networking skills are preferred.
  • A team player who is open with information and willingly contributes to team discussions.
  • Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage. Quick learner with the ability to master new areas.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-134787
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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