electrical designer

Location:

Hefei, Anhui, China

Job ID:

R0142346

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY HEFEI TRANSFORMER CO., LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.
Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will responsible for electrical design of power transformer order and tender designs in compliance with the market and sales strategy to meet the market needs.

2. You will coordinate design activities within a worldwide factories network.

3. You will influence specification at the tender and pre-tender stage, through conceptual discussions.

4. You will lead the technical communications/discussions/decisions with the customers covering the whole business chain of value where technical skills are keys (tendering, sales, project execution, after sales services…).

5. You will support the local & global organization on S&M, SCM, quality activities, cost savings.

6. You will develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, cost and manufacturability of transformer products.

7. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete electrical, mechanical, simulation, prototyping, and testing.

8. You will provide punctual and effective technical support to factories, salespeople and customers.

9. You will lead project execution.

10. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

11. 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

1. Bachelor’s or master's degree in Electric Engineering with relevant experiences.

2. At least 5 years of experience working in electrical design for oil immersed power transformers (up to 220kV range , or more) ,  as a technical designer or similar role in the past.

3. Familiar with 2D mechanical design tools , such as Auto CAD.

4. Familiar with FEA knowledge, electromagnetism/thermal simulation

5. Understanding of Power Transformer Electrical, Design, Magnetics, Thermal, Dielectrics, Short circuit, hydraulic and sound performance.

6. Familiar with transformer components (such as OLTC ,bushing , etc )

7. Knowledge of electrical/mechanical aspects of design.

8. Knowledge in product life cycle methods (i.e., specification, design, implementation, qualification).

9. Ability of completing technical documentation.

10. Strong team leadership and teamwork with cross-functional communications and influential skills.

11. Good project management skills and Customer focused.

12. Self-motivated, energized, and results oriented.

13. Creative thinking with demonstrated analytical skills and structured work approach.

14. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and process problems.

15. Ability to work independently toward timely completion of a variety of assignments.

16. Willingness to travel.

17. Familiar on Microsoft office and tools.

18. Fluent in English (both speaking and writing) , overseas work/study experience is preferred.

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: Rebecca Chen, WeChat: rebeccachen2000.

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