R&D Expert - Insulation Systems & Dielectric Design

Opportunity Work with us to deliver R&D projects for DTR Liquid-filled transformers, combining deep insulation systems expertise with strong engineering execution. You will lead and contribute to design, modeling, validation, and testing activities, while acting as technical authority for liquid and solid insulation systems and dielectric behavior. Impact / Responsibilities Act as technical authority in insulation systems (liquid and solid) Define and improve dielectric design rules, insulation coordination, and validation methods Contribute as project member or technical leader in R&D projects Prepare transformer designs, models, and engineering documentation Define design of experiments (DoE) for validation and support prototyping Contribute to failure analysis related to insulation, PD, and aging Build and scale domain capability through coaching and knowledge transfer Support factories, R&D teams, and customers with technical expertise Background / Qualifications Strong knowledge of solid insulation systems (cellulose, pressboard, barriers) Strong knowledge of liquid insulation (mineral oil and alternative fluids) Understanding of material‑fluid interaction, aging, moisture behavior, and degradation mechanisms Ability to connect dielectric design with material behavior and long‑term reliability Background or exposure to materials science, electrochemistry, or polymer behavior is considered an advantage Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 10–15+ years of experience in industry, preferably R&D and Transformers Strong expertise in insulation systems and dielectric design Experience with testing, failure analysis, and validation Strong understanding of material and fluid behavior in insulation systems Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. Requests can be submitted by completing the general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hitachi Vantara Corporation