Location:
Hefei, Anhui, China
Job ID:
R0117142
Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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. Work with us to deliver R&D projects within DTR Liquid-filled transformers by preparation of designs, models, and drawings as well as coordination of prototypes manufacturing and execution of testing. You will be a key contributor to developing cutting-edge energy technologies. You will address complex technical challenges, implement innovative ideas, and help bring new products to market. You will collaborate closely with a team of talented engineers, expanding your skills and making a meaningful impact on our organization’s success.
How you’ll make an impact
1.You will i nfuse creativity into R&D projects with your innovative ideas from Electrical design and propose follow-up initiatives within your technical domain, serve as a valuable R&D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&D processes and tools.
2. You will contribute to product cost out improvements foreseen under R&D projects and dedicated to Hefei location; support development of design portfolio manufactured in Hefei and define Design of Experiments for validating the proposed solutions.
3. You will design and supervision of the manufacturing and testing of the prototypes, document project progress, obtain conclusions and derive the design rules of the validated solutions.
4. You will recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects and support other R&D colleagues from all Hitachi Energy R&D community by analyzing and optimizing the electrical design of other R&D projects.
5. You will provide punctual technical support to factories, marketing team and customers.
6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
7. 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.
Your background
1Degree in Engineering or related field.
2. Minimum 5 to 8 Years of experience in Electrical design, preferably in Transformers. Experience in Research & Development in a Business environment will be an advantage.
3. Preferably knowledge of magnetic, dielectric and/or thermal design.
4. Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation will be a benefit.
5. Initiative, creativity, “out of the box” thinking and great attention to detail and collaborative, solution-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.
6. Proficiency in English communication.
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)
1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome 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.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
