R&D Engineer

Location:

Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria

Job ID:

R0121641

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOOD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity 

In this role, you will be part of a team of R&D Engineers within a global organization, focusing on the global product support of high voltage products. Your responsibilities are diverse, covering various topics from the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, hydraulics, materials science, and fault diagnosis. We are looking for technically skilled and motivated team players with intercultural competence. If your work style is structured, creative, responsible, and flexible, we look forward to your application! 

How you’ll make an impact:​ 

Provide global product support for high voltage products produced in feeder factory BG (Sevlievo):

Production Process Support 

• Provide technical support to industrial engineering during introduction of new products into existing lines and the setup of new production lines.

• Participate in the definition and optimization of production processes. 

• Know-How transfer from R&D to production staff during implementation of new products and ongoing operations. 

Quality and Audit Support 

• Participate in internal audits of the factory in Sevlievo and provide support to implement required changes resulting from audits.

• Support root cause analysis led by quality department and implement changes to product data following the defined change management process. 

Supplier Support 

• Perform R&D related tasks for qualification of new parts or new suppliers (PPAP).

Cost Reduction Activities 

• Engage in Design-to-Value and cost reduction activities, releasing changes to product data as needed.

Your background: 

• Excellent academic degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Hydraulics, Physics or related Engineering field.

• Several years of professional experience, preferably in R&D or field closely related with new product introduction.

• Experience with quality tools, such as DFM, FMEA and problem-solving methods (8D & Ishikawa).

• 3D design Software and SAP experience is an advantage.

• High technical understanding and interest in business and process workflows.

• Fluent in English both spoken and written. Fluent Bulgarian is an advantage.

• Willingness for business travel to Sevlievo on weekly basis.

• Class B driving license.

What we offer 

• Working locations: Sofia (main office) and Sevlievo (feeder factory); 

• 13th salary; 

• Monthly food vouchers; 

• Supplementary health insurance; 

• Additional bonuses. 

More about us 

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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