R&D Engineer – Thermal Expert

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You will contribute significantly to successful results in R&D projects related to thermal developments from software, simulation and experimental, points of view in Power Transformer. Reporting to the R&D/Technology Manager, you will utilize your knowledge and skills in technology and/or product development to identify and implement innovative solutions.
Your responsibilities
Performing a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring the use of advanced and innovative techniques.
Managing project parameters, processes and tools and assessing how R&D activities contribute to broader business goals.
Pursuing and leading new ideas for technological innovation for future product developments in transformers cooling and sharing expertise in team meetings and technical reports.
Presenting and communicating project results to other members of the team, management and customers.
Connecting with relevant groups and professional networks to broaden areas of knowledge and expertise.
Contributing to intellectual-property and risk-management discussions and reports.
Understanding, analyzing, and providing solutions to customer and market challenges.
Have global collaboration with scientists of Hitachi energy’s research teams and technology centers, technology managers and engineers from the various factories
Be an active member in further strengthening the collaboration with universities and research institutes

Your background
A MS or PhD Engineer in mechanical, thermal or fluid dynamics and/or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
Understand numerical methods as applied to multi-physics problems, especially electro-thermal and fluids modelling problems including optimization methods.
Proven knowledge and experience of the following tools:
o Thermal and fluid simulations (CFD 2D and 3D, preferably Fluent)
o Knowledge of object-oriented software (preferably in VB.NET) and circuit simulation program (preferably SPICE)
Desirable to have more than 2 years of experience in power transformers design or manufacturing and working in R&D for thermal projects in transformers, including empiric validation.
A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
International mobility: availability to collaborate on international R&D projects within transformers organization and potential change of location.
You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others to achieve great results.
You have good communication skills and are fluent in English, both written and spoken

More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 2! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Nima Sadr-Momtazi, +46 725-62 90 50 will answer your questions about the position.
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski +46 730-73 41 15, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren +46 107-38 36 94, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com
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