R&D Engineer

About the Position

R&D Engineer | Beijing, China

Hitachi Energy is seeking a talented R&D Engineer to join our team in Beijing, China. As a global leader in electrical power transmission and distribution, we are dedicated to revolutionizing high-voltage technology and ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in power networks worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop Hydraulic Spring Operating Mechanism for High Voltage Circuit-breakers to meet all requirements for functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Engage in product development processes, including concept, design, prototype, test, documentation, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction, and service support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design and solution development, including product management, quality, production operation, and SCM.
• Communicate and cooperate with other R&D engineers locally and globally.
• Design and create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently, perform tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis, and conduct mechanical calculations or simulations.
• Conduct design reviews, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA, and perform quality case root cause analysis with solid hydraulic and mechanical knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Requirements

• Master's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related majors.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, and sealing.
• More than 3 years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing/fabrication processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, and experience in tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis.
• Familiarity with metal material properties and experience in material selection.
• Self-motivated, innovative, structured, and systematic thinker with good communication skills and team spirit.
• Strong result-driven, high-quality, and high-speed player with excellent learning ability.
• Good oral and written English skills; overseas experience is a plus.

We Offer

• Up to 30 days of full paid leaves per year.
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included).
• Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient).
• Long service awards.
• Flexible Working (subject to role).

About the Company

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenges of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Apply now to join our team and be part of an exciting new challenge at Hitachi Energy.