R&D Engineer - Alternative Insulating Fluids

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0090304

Date Posted:

2025-05-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an R&D Engineer - Alternative Insulating Fluids for the Transformers Business to join Power Transformer Technology Centre, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions. Solve industrial problems independently. Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&D projects. You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing scientific discussions in your area.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identification and classification of potential alternative insulating fluids.

• Definition of requirements toward fluids regarding designing, manufacturability and in service operation of Transformers.

• Fluid’s qualification test methods definition, documentation, and execution.

• Close global cooperation with Material laboratories, Supply chain, OpeX and Engineering on definition and measurement of functional requirements. 

• Collaboration with Transformer materials and components suppliers.

• Suitability verification of existing production equipment for new fluids.

• Close cooperation with factories during execution of pilot projects.

• Improvements in Technical, Production Standards and Material specifications.

• Exploring and improving risk assessment methodology for introduction of new fluids.

•  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.

•  Actively participate in engineering networks to enrich your expertise and visibility within your targeted area.

• Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects.

• 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

• Master’s degree in Materials engineering

• Minimum 5 years of experience in research and development in a business environment dealing with liquid insulating materials.

• Solid understanding of the standard body of knowledge in the relevant technical field and solid technical proficiency.

• Experience in the Transformer industry will be beneficial

• Experience in material chemical analysis and OpeX perfections will be beneficial

• Project Management experience will be an advantage

• Willing to work in remote and diverse environments

• Willingness to travel to factories when needed

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Experience Level

Senior Level