Hitachi

R&D Engineer – Simulation / Mechanical Design

In short

This R&D Simulation Engineer role at Hitachi Energy's Transformer Bushings team in Ludvika, Sweden focuses on developing and validating electrical, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics models for high-voltage bushings. The company is a large industrial engineering firm working on power technology. It requires a Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computational Engineering, Physics, or related field, plus experience with FEM simulation tools like COMSOL, Ansys, or Abaqus; programming in Python/MATLAB and high-voltage technology experience are pluses. The role is hybrid and full time.

The opportunity
Join our Transformer Bushings R&D team in Ludvika and contribute to the development of world-leading high-voltage bushing technology.
We are looking for a Simulation Engineer who is passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and motivated to solve complex technical challenges through modeling and simulation.
You will work closely with experienced technical experts and play an important role in developing simulation capabilities within thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics domains. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build deep technical expertise and grow into a future specialist or technical leader.
How you'll make an impact
•Perform simulation and analysis of high-voltage bushings and related components.
•Develop and validate electrical, thermal, mechanical, and multiphysics models.
•Support product development activities by providing simulation-driven design recommendations.
•Collaborate with R&D, testing, manufacturing, and technical experts.
•Lead and support technical projects.
•Drive continuous improvements in simulation methodologies and engineering processes.
•Learn from senior experts and contribute to the long-term development of our technical knowledge base.
Your background
•Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
•Experience with simulation software such as COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys, Abaqus, similar FEM tools.
•Knowledge in heat transfer, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, and multiphysics simulations.
•Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools are considered an advantage.
•Experience in high-voltage technology, insulation systems, or transformer components is a plus.
Benefits
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
•Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
•Group life insurance and additional insurances
•Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
•Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
•Health care and wellness allowance
•Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pays 140 SEK/month via salary deduction)
•Psychological support program
•Supplementary compensation for parental leave
•Various trainings and education supporting employee development
•Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
•Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [email protected]. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 42; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.

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