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Mechanical Designer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Mechanical Designer

Beichengqu, China

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.

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How you'll make an impact:

  • The success candidate will be the part of an international design and engineering team heavily specialized in traction transformer design
  • Responsible for mechanical development traction transformer order and tender designs in compliance with the market and sales strategy to meet the market needs.
  • Coordinating his design activities within a worldwide factories network.
  • Influence specification at the tender and pre-tender stage, through conceptual discussions.
  • Participation in internal design concept reviews: Carry out general and detailed design studies, and hand over technical documentation meeting the requested quality level (specifications, drawings...) within a defined timeline.
  • Lead the technical communications/discussions/decisions with the customers covering the whole business chain of value where technical skills are keys (tendering, sales, project execution, after sales, services...)
  • Support the local & global organization on S&M, SCM, quality activities, cost savings.
  • Living Hitachi energy's core values of safety and integrity, means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree of mechanical engineering.
  • Up to 2 years' experience working in mechanical design for oil immersed transformers.
  • Understanding of oil immersed transformer mechanical design,
  • Knowledge on Computer Aided Design, 3D Modeling , ProE application preferred
  • Experience in mechanical design for heavy industry products
  • Experiences in technical project management and in FMEA is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft office and associated tools.
  • Fluent in English Language in both spoken and written is a must.
  • Strong team working abilities with a worldwide multi-cultural technical team.

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 to apply! 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

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Client-provided location(s): Datong, Shanxi, China
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-132480
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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