R&D Electrical Engineer

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0137491Date Posted:2026-08-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAreyoupassionateaboutusingadvancedsimulationtechnologiestoshapethefutureofenergysolutions?HitachiEnergyislookingforaR&D ElectricalEngineertojoinourglobalMulti-physicsSimulationTeamwithintheTransformersbusiness.In this exciting role, you will help drive the development of next-generation dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers through cutting-edge circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations. Working alongsideadiversenetworkofR&D,engineering,testing,andproductdevelopmentprofessionals,youwillplayakeyroleinacceleratinginnovationandenablingsmarter,moreefficientproductdevelopment.This position offers the opportunity to influence product performance from the earliest design stages by leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to predict outcomes, reduce development risks, and support a shift-left approach to engineering. Youwillcontributetothedevelopmentofnewtechnologies,advancedmodelingtechniques,andautomatedsimulationworkflowsthathelpbringreliable,high-performingtransformersolutionstocustomersworldwide.Ifyouthriveinacollaborativeinternationalenvironment,enjoysolvingcomplextechnicalchallenges,andaremotivatedbyinnovation,thisisyouropportunitytomakeameaningfulimpactonthefutureofelectrification.Responsibletoensurecompliancewithapplicableexternalandinternalregulations,procedures,andguidelines.HowYou'llMakeanImpactPerformcircuit-level,electromagnetic,andmulti-physicssimulationsfordry-typeandliquid-filleddistributionandtractiontransformers.Analyzetransformerperformance,includinglosses,impedance,leakagefields,transientbehavior,inductances,andshort-circuitforces.Supportsimulation-drivenproductdevelopmentstrategiesthatenableearlydesignvalidationandpredictionoffactorytestresults.Developandmaintainautomatedsimulationworkflowsandengineeringtoolstoimproveefficiencyandaccuracy.Advanceinnovativemulti-physicsmethodologiesbyintegratingelectrical,structural,thermomechanical,andacousticsimulations.Contributetofeasibilitystudies,technologyassessments,andthedevelopmentofnewproductsandtechnicalconcepts.Supportprototypevalidationandtestingactivitiestoverifysimulationmodelsandenhanceproductperformance.Sharetechnicalexpertisethroughdesignguidelines,internaltraining,andclosecollaborationwithengineeringanddesignteams.YourBackgroundM.Sc.orPh.D.inElectricalEngineering.Professionalexperienceinelectricalengineering;experiencerelatedtotransformerdesignishighlyvalued.Strongknowledgeofcircuittheory,electromagnetics,andtransformerphysics.Experiencewithelectromagneticfiniteelementanalysis(FEA)toolssuchasANSYSMaxwell,COMSOLMultiphysics,AltairFlux,FEMM,orsimilarplatforms.KnowledgeofsimulationandprogrammingtoolssuchasLTspice,PSpice,PowerFactory,ETAP,Python,MATLAB,orC#.Stronganalytical,communication,andcollaborationskills,withtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyinaglobalenvironmentandwillingnesstotravelasneeded.WhatWeOfferComprehensiveHealthCoverage–Medical,dental,vision,andprescriptionplansRetirementSavings–401(k)withcompanymatchandadditionalcontributionsPaidTimeOff–FlexiblePTO,paidholidaysProfessionalGrowth–TuitionreimbursementandcontinuouslearningprogramsFamilySupport–Parentalleave,adoptionassistance,andfertilitybenefitsMoreAboutUsJoinaglobaltechnologyleadercommittedtoadvancingasustainableenergyfuturethroughinnovation,collaboration,andoperationalexcellence.Growyourcareerthroughchallengingprojects,continuouslearningopportunities,andaccesstoaworldwidenetworkoftechnicalexpertsandindustryleaders.Bepartofaninclusiveculturewherediverseperspectivesarevaluedandwhereeveryteammemberisempoweredtomakeameaningfulimpact.BackgroundScreeningandSecurityChecksAspartofthehiringprocess,HitachiEnergyconductspre-employmentbackgroundchecksthatmayincludeverificationofemploymenthistory,education,criminalrecords,andotherrelevantinformation,inaccordancewithapplicablelaws.For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or securityscreeningsmayberequired.Thesemayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,enhancedcriminalhistorychecks,credithistoryreviews(wherelegallypermissible),sanctionsscreening,orotherduediligencemeasuresalignedwiththeresponsibilitiesoftheposition.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on thenatureoftheroleandbusinessnecessityandwillalwaysbeconductedincompliancewithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.Candidateswillbenotifiedand,whererequired,askedtoprovideconsentpriortotheinitiationofanysuchchecks.Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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