As our new R&D material expert, you will join our Technology Center in China, an organization lead continuous research and development activities on transformer accessories. As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Hitachi Energy Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to the improvement of the performance of specified transformers.

You will focus on developing new products and further optimization of existing portfolio. As a member of the highly skilled global Technology Center team, you will run projects and contribute to the global roadmap execution.

【Your responsibilities】
- You develop new technologies and products for power transformers as part of the R&D team and R&D global organization
- You lead product and process development projects self-driven on time, on budget and on quality
- You analyze the existing insulation materials and provide fundamental knowledge about chemical systems and their use
- You organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies and new products
- You document and transfer your knowledge and findings from R&D to production environment both locally and in other facilities abroad
- You provide technical support in domain of expertise to other departments when needed (product management, business development, marketing and sales, engineering…)
- You stay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to transformer high voltage bushings
- You maintain close collaboration with suppliers to ensure raw material quality and perfect fit to the needs of R&D and the factories
- You are aware of HSE aspects and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations
- Validation of alternative materials
- Generate validation procedures

【Your background】
61 Minimum Master level education in polymer engineering or similar
61 Strong background and hands-on working experience in insulation materials, including lab scale up to prototyping, ideally in a factory environment
61 Practical knowledge of the full material characterization methods (thermal, mechanical, processing)
61 Solid track record as project leader
61 Proficiency in the use of MS Office, statistical and simulation tools
61 Responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented work approach
61 Spirit of innovation "out of the box" thinking
61 More than 2 years of working, experience in large organization is considered a plus
61 Fluent in English