R&D Team Leader

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 lead HV Circuit Breaker design team on the product development for SF6 and EconiQ product portfolio.
• You will understand the role of design engineering and design lead in the R&D project.
• You will understand the process of product development and relevant tools/methods including DFMEA/DFM/DFA.
• You will be involved in DFA/DFM/DFMEA Mastery of relevant testing and standard during HV Circuit Breaker development.
• You will be working in dielectric design and optimization.
• You will be working overall support the project preparation, resource coordination and planning.
• You will be responsible for team member development and career mentoring.
• 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.

• Master's degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or other related majors.
• Minimum 5 years and above R&D Experience and includes 2 years of Circuit breaker development experience in key role.
• Familiar with surface treatment on different materials (aluminum, steel, copper etc.) and composite material; Basic knowledge of casting, welding, machining is requested.
• Solid knowledge on HV CB theory and development, deep understanding of the correlation between mechanical, insulation, switching, heat transfer performance, etc.
• Basic simulation competence (mechanical, dielectric, etc). Self-motivated, innovative, structured and systematic thinking, good communication skills and team spirit.
• Strong result-driven, high quality and high-speed execution and show leadership.
• Proficient in English language with good oral, writing, listening skills.

• 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)