R&D Engineer – Mechanical design and integration for transformers and converters

Posted:
8/27/2025, 10:51:58 PM

Location(s):
Łódź Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Lodz, Lodz, Poland

Job ID:

R0100799

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join our Next Generation Grids Transformers team in Lodz and shape the future of energy. As an R&D Engineer – mechanical design and integration, you will work on cutting-edge medium voltage transformer and power converter technologies in a dynamic, international environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative global team, contributing to the full R&D lifecycle—from concept to testing and product launch, ensuring that our solutions meet both technical specifications and market demands. This role offers hands-on experience, technical growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the energy transition.

How you will make an impact

  • Apply your mechanical design knowledge to support innovative medium voltage transformer and power converter integration and enclosure concepts

  • Contribute to all stages of product development from concept evaluation and benchmarking, mechanical design and simulations, to prototype testing and final productization

  • Perform design reviews and iterations for new technologies and products in collaboration with global teams

  • Align your work with our strategic technology roadmap

  • Take ownership of work packages and deliver results using a structured approach

  • Contribute to intellectual property and risk management activities in R&D

Your background

  • MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in R&D within a business environment

  • Design experience with liquid-filled transformer tanks and electric cabinets.

  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD mechanical design tools, such as CREO, AUTODESK, SOLIDWORKS

  • Thermal CFD simulation SW tools, such as ANSYS, COMSOL, are a plus

  • Strong communication skills in English

  • Analytical thinking and ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary and international teams

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Hitachi America Ltd

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Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

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