Hitachi America

R&D Electrical Engineer

Hitachi America$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional experience in electrical engineering, particularly with transformers
  • Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetics, and transformer physics
  • Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or COMSOL Multiphysics
  • Familiarity with simulation and programming tools like LTspice, MATLAB, or Python
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for transformers
  • Analyze transformer performance, considering losses and transient behavior
  • Support simulation-driven product development for early design validation
  • Develop and maintain automated simulation workflows and engineering tools
  • Integrate electrical, structural, and thermomechanical simulations to advance methodologies
  • Contribute to feasibility studies and the development of new products
  • Support prototype validation to verify simulation models

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
  • Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
  • Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Perform circuit-level, electromagnetic, and multi-physics simulations for dry-type and liquid-filled distribution and traction transformers.

  • Analyze transformer performance, including losses, impedance, leakage fields, transient behavior, inductances, and short-circuit forces.

  • Support simulation-driven product development strategies that enable early design validation and prediction of factory test results.

  • Develop and maintain automated simulation workflows and engineering tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

  • Advance innovative multi-physics methodologies by integrating electrical, structural, thermomechanical, and acoustic simulations.

  • Contribute to feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the development of new products and technical concepts.

  • Support prototype validation and testing activities to verify simulation models and enhance product performance.

  • Share technical expertise through design guidelines, internal training, and close collaboration with engineering and design teams.

Your Background

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

  • Professional experience in electrical engineering; experience related to transformer design is highly valued.

  • Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetics, and transformer physics.

  • Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, Altair Flux, FEMM, or similar platforms.

  • Knowledge of simulation and programming tools such as LTspice, PSpice, PowerFactory, ETAP, Python, MATLAB, or C#.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

  • Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays

  • Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

  • Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Hitachi America

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar R&D Electrical Engineer jobs: