Location:
Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0088532
Date Posted:
2025-04-16
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
Yes
Job Description:
The Opportunity
Join our innovative team at Hitachi Energy as an R&D Structural and Acoustic Engineer.
As a new RD Structural and Acoustic 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 with specific expertise in mechanical design and support innovative and challenging projects.
As part of our global R&D community, including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to supporting factories in the PG Dry, Traction, and Distribution Transformers with your design skills.
How You’ll Make an Impact
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Perform finite element simulations on structures subjected to various static and dynamic loads (e.g., fatigue, impulsive, short-circuit, seismic)
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Collaborate with engineers to develop and optimize new and existing products
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Create new automations for structural, thermomechanical, and acoustic assessments
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Conduct feasibility studies, develop technical concepts, design new products, and simulate their performance
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Engage in prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies and products
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Contribute to product and technology development projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery
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Facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge to the engineering department through design rules, training, and collaboration with the design tools team
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Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business
Your Background
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PhD or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience
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Expertise in structures subjected to loads such as seismic, fatigue, shock, and thermal
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Proficiency in finite element analysis for vibroacoustics
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Knowledge of programming languages like Python, MATLAB, and Visual Basic
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Experience with structural testing and sensors (e.g., strain gauges, load cells, accelerometers) is a plus
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Strong project management skills
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Willingness to travel
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Fluent in English
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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.
