R&D Engineer

General Information:

We are currently looking for talented candidates with mechanical engineering background to join Hitachi Energy R&D HVDC department in Grid Integration business unit in Beijing. You will be involved in product and technology development for Hitachi Energy's Business Units globally.

Your responsibilities:

• You will work in new product development projects focusing on converter valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas - for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies.
• You will prepare 3D CAD Models, drawings and BOM.
• You will perform simulation and calculation of products and technologies under development - for example finite element simulations and strength calculations.
• You will participate in verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design.
• You will analysis and design the cutting-edge products for future HVDC markets.
• You will provide technical support for delivery and under commissioning projects.
• You will lead R&D projects for converter valve development.
• You will coach junior mechanical engineers, a challenging position in a global R&D team, working in the front line of HVDC technologies, the opportunity for professional and personal development through training and opportunity to witness the evolution of high voltage products and technologies.
• 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.

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• You hold M.Sc. or PhD. in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods and basic understanding of electrical technology.
• An innovative and creative attitude and mind-set.
• Experience in modeling and design tools.
• Experience in NX/TeamCenter or CAD/CAE software e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus.
• Experience in electrical equipment design and high-voltage devices.
• Experience in product lifecycle design aspects such as reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling, and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience in electromechanical design from electric power industry or design of high voltage product.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills in English.