R&D Epoxy Expert

Your responsibilities:

• You will develop modern technologies and products for dry-type transformers as part of the R&D team and R&D global organization, lead product and process development projects self-driven on time, on budget and on quality and analyze the existing epoxy formulations and provide fundamental knowledge about chemical systems and their use.

• You will assess production processes and proactively identify gaps and areas of improvement, organize prototyping and testing activities to validate innovative technologies and new products.

• You will document and transfer your knowledge and findings from R&D to production environment both locally and in other facilities abroad and provide technical support in domain of expertise to other departments when needed (product management, business development, marketing and sales, engineering).

• You will stay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to dry-type transformers. You will participate in the root cause analysis of epoxy cracks and propose solutions.

• You will maintain close collaboration with suppliers to ensure raw material quality and perfect fit to the needs of R&D and the factories.

• You will be aware of HSE aspects and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• 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:

• You hold minimum Master level education in polymer engineering or similar.

• More than 2 years of working experience in large organization is considered a plus.

• Strong background and hands on working experience in epoxy resin and processing, including lab scale up to prototyping, ideally in a factory environment.

• Deep knowledge about reaction kinetics as well as casting and curing processes of composite materials and filled epoxy systems.

• Practical knowledge of the full material characterization methods (thermal, mechanical, processing).

• Solid track record as project leader.

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, statistical and simulation tools.

• Responsible collaborator with structured, proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented work approach.

• Spirit of innovation, "out of the box" thinking.

• Fluent in English language on both writing and speaking.