R&D Engineer

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world's firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will develop Hydraulic Spring Operating Mechanism for High Voltage Switchgear to meet all requirements for functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, cost and manufacturability.
• You will do global product technical support for life-cycle maintenance of Hydraulic Spring Operating Mechanism: production, master data, quality case, design improvement, and etc.
• You will engage in product development processes, including concept, design, prototype, testing, documentation, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support, collaborate with cross-functions in design and solution development, including product management, quality, production operation, SCM. You will design and create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently.
• You will perform tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis, perform or check mechanical simulation/calculation and conduct design review including DFMA/FMEA. You will conduct quality case (e.g. switching, insulation related, mechanical) root cause analysis with solid electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• 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.

• You hold with master or above degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical design with experience of hydraulic design.
• More than 3-year-experience mechanical design.
• Rich experience in mechanical design and good skills with CAD tools like Creo, UG and Solid works. Good knowledge with machinery and production processes including machining, casting, welding and so on.
• Experienced at tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis, PLM/SAP knowledge and experience is preferred. Dymola simulation knowledge and experience is preferred. High voltage switchgear related experience is preferred.
• Excellent learning ability is required. Self-motivated, innovative, structured and systematic thinking and strong result-driven, high quality and high-speed player.
• Good communication skills and team spirit. Fluent English in both oral and written, oversea experience is required.

• 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)