Senior Design Engineer - Transformers

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY TRANSFORMERS S.A.E is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design, development and optimisation of power transformers. The role turns customer requirements into compliant, cost-effective solutions, working with cross-functional teams on design feasibility and project success. It covers design validation, compliance with industry and safety standards, technical aspects of contract negotiations and design-related contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex transformer design projects and manage several projects against objectives, schedules and deliverables
• Take part in risk assessments and build mitigation plans
• Build customer relationships, understand requirements and gather feedback
• Work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to improve efficiency
• Drive cost optimisation while keeping quality, reliability and performance standards
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations and company policies
• Identify and implement continuous design improvements
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as design calculations, specifications and engineering reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Power Systems or Electrical Machines
• 8-10 years of experience in transformer design and development
• Strong understanding of international transformer standards, including IEC and ANSI/IEEE
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and ability to work independently and in teams
• Project management experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Electromagnetic design, insulation coordination, thermal analysis and transformer mechanical design
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEM software and MATLAB/Simulink