R&D Senior Engineer

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Beijing, CHN
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Mid level
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The Role
The R&D Senior Engineer will develop and enhance HV circuit breakers, create models and drawings, conduct design reviews, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Beijing, China

Job ID:

R0124659

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will work in HV circuit breaker and operating mechanism development, enhancement, upgrade and cost optimization also support on kinematic chain design, analysis, mechanical calculation or simulation, tolerance chain calculation.

2. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently for HV CB and operating mechanism development also work on the pressurized vessel simulation and design, work on gas tightness and sealing design.

3. You do dielectric design and optimization also do development test and type test of HV circuit breaker development.

4. You will conduct design review, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA.

5. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

6. 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

1. You hold a Master degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or other related majors.

2. With 2 years and above HV CB R&D or engineering experience, full experience (from design to launch) of 2 and above CB products preferred.

3. Familiar with surface treatment on different materials; Familiar with metal raw materials' properties (aluminum, steel, copper etc.) and composite material; Basic knowledge of casting, welding, machining is requested.

4. Solid knowledge on HV CB theory and development, deep understanding of the correlation between mechanical, insulation, switching, thermal performance, etc.

5. Basic simulation competence (mechanical, dielectric, etc) Strong CB assembly and production experience, or site installation & commissioning knowledge, or familiar with operating mechanism development is a plus.

6. Self-motivated, innovative, structured and systematic thinking, good communication skills and team spirit.

7. Strong result-driven, high quality and high-speed execution.

8. Good oral, writing, listening English preferred.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4. Long service awards

5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

Skills Required

  • Master degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
  • 2 years and above HV CB R&D or engineering experience
  • Familiar with surface treatment on different materials
  • Knowledge of HV CB theory and development
  • Basic simulation competence
  • Good English communication skills
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The Company
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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