R&D Engineer

Location:

Beijing, China

Job ID:

R0135929

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Company

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Job Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop Hydraulic Spring Operating Mechanism for High Voltage Circuit-breakers to meet all requirements for functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, cost and manufacturability.

2. You will engage in product development processes, including concept, design, prototype, test, documentation, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support, also collaborate with cross-functions in design and solution development, including product management, quality, production operation, SCM...

3. You will closely communicate/cooperate with other R&D engineers locally and globally

4. You will design and create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently, perform tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis and perform or check mechanical calculation or simulation.

5. You will conduct design review, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA and conduct quality case (e.g. hydraulic leakage, mechanical) root cause analysis with solid hydraulic and mechanical knowledge.

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 master's degree or above in Mechanical engineering or other related majors.

2. Good knowledge of hydraulic systems, e.g. pumps, valves, actuator, sealing, etc.

3. Experienced with manufacturing and fabrication processes, more than 3-year-experience mechanical design.

4. Rich experience in mechanical design and good skills with CAD tools like Creo, SolidWorks and experienced at tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis.

4. Familiar with metal material properties and experienced in selection.

5. Self-motivated, innovative, structured and systematic thinking, good communication skills and team spirit.

6. Strong result-driven, high quality and high speed player, excellent learning ability is required.

7. Good oral/writing English preferred. Oversea experience is a plus.

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: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.