Senior Mechanical 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 be involved in preparation of 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, provide technical support for delivery and under commissioning projects.

• You will be technical lead of R&D projects for HVDC converter valve development, 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, the 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.

Your background:

• You hold a 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, in NX/Team Center or CAD/CAE software e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus, 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.