R&D Engineer

Tasks

• You develop new technologies and products for high-voltage components as part of the R&D team and R&D global organization.
• You lead development projects self-driven on time, on budget and on quality.
• You run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances, by proficient use of FEM software for dielectric and thermal simulations.
• 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 participate in international pre-standardization and standardization work.
• You stay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to transformer high voltage bushings
• You support reverse engineering analysis

• Minimum bachelor's in electrical engineering or similar.
• Deep knowledge of the design/testing and experience in developing of HV insulation components, preferably bushings
• Solid track record as project leader is a plus
• Proficiency in the use of simulation tools (e.g. Ansys, COMSOL)
• Responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven and result oriented work approach
• Spirit of innovation, "out of the box" thinking
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering R&D role or similar.
• Fluent in English
• Experience in cost-reduction and lean-six-sigma approach is a plus
• Experience with CAD modeling, Windchill, SAP is a plus