R&D Senior Structural Engineer for Simulation Team (f/m/d) - (HE)Remote_Zurich-Oerlikon, Brown-Boveri-Strasse 5

Location:

(HE)Office_Brilon

Job ID:

R0037919

Date Posted:

2023-12-04

Company Name:

Hitachi Energy Ltd

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

As new R&D Structural Engineer, you will join our Global Multi-Physic Simulation (GLOMUS) network team in the Technology Center of HITACHI-Energy. You will be part of a group of key people with specific expertise in the fields of electrical, structural, acoustic, thermo-mechanic and fluid-dynamics analyses, simulation and testing.

As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to support all factories in the PG Dry, Traction and Distribution Transformers on innovative and challenging research projects.  

You will focus on developing new technologies and products, optimizing existing ones and on supporting different engineering offices around the world.

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

Your responsibilities

• Finite Element simulation of structures subject to all types of static and dynamic loads (fatigue, impulsive, short-circuit, seismic, etc.) 

• Develop new automations for the structural, thermomechanical and acoustic assessment of products

• Run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances

• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products

• Lead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and quality

• Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools team

• Provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.)

• 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

• PhD / MSc education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering field

• Existing work experience in Mechanical Engineering

• Advanced knowledge of structures subject to structural loads such as seismic, fatigue, shock and thermal

• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the following software: ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS nCode, ANSYS CFX/FLUENT

• Knowledge of the following programming languages: Matlab, Visual Basic, Python

• Solid bases in vibrational fatigue and dynamics

• Experience in structural testing and use of sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and accelerometers

• Knowledge of materials properties and performance under different environmental conditions

• Project management skills

• Action and result oriented mindset

• Innovation spirit, "out of the box" thinking

• Excellent communication skills and team spirit

• Willingness to travel

• Fluent in English