Question
FULL_TIME
2-5

Designer

1/18/2026

The designer will develop detailed 2D and 3D designs for electrical transformers and collaborate with various teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance. They will also maintain organized design records and participate in design reviews.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
About the Role

Location:

Shanghai, China

Job ID:

R0116975

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SHANGHAI ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER CO., LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.
 
Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.


How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop and create detailed 2D and 3D designs, drawings, and models for various components and assemblies of electrical transformers, utilizing CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor) also interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and customer requirements to produce accurate and compliant designs.

2. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure design feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and optimal performance also perform design calculations and simulations to validate design integrity and functionality.
3. You will generate bills of materials (BOMs) and support documentation for production also review and revise existing designs based on feedback, testing results, or updated standards.

4. You will participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives also ensure all designs comply with relevant international and national electrical standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI) and company internal quality procedures.

5. You will maintain organized design records and documentation within the company's data management systems.

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

7. 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 bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.

2. 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electrical design, preferably within the heavy electrical equipment, power generation, or transformer manufacturing industry.

3. Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA).

4. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.

5. Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI) for electrical equipment and transformers is highly desirable.

6. Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

7. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

8. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

9. Proficiency in written and spoken English is preferred due to international collaboration.

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: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

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.

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Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial DesignCAD SoftwareDesign CalculationsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTechnical DrawingsManufacturing ProcessesElectrical StandardsDesign ReviewsDocumentation ManagementCustomer RequirementsSimulation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingCreative & MediaScience & ResearchEnergy
Benefits
Paid LeavesFlexible Benefit ProgramMedical InsuranceLong Service AwardsFlexible Working
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