Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0123405 Date Posted: 2026-04-09 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as a Data Center Transformer Specialist and help shape the electrical backbone of the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure. In this role, you’ll become a trusted expert driving the electrical design, performance optimization, and standardization of power transformers engineered specifically for hyperscale and colocation data centers. You’ll collaborate across global engineering, manufacturing, and customer‑facing teams to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable transformer solutions that power cloud services, AI growth, and high‑availability digital ecosystems. If you thrive in a fast‑growing sector, love solving complex engineering challenges, and want to influence next‑generation data center technologies, this is your chance to make a meaningful global impact—while advancing your career in an innovative, people‑centered organization. How You’ll Make an Impact Lead electrical design for advanced data center transformers, including winding concepts, losses, insulation, and performance optimization. Develop calculations, simulations, and engineering documentation for bids and execution. Align designs with IEEE, IEC, and customer‑specific requirements. Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, cooling, and system engineering teams. Participate in customer design reviews and present engineering rationale. Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Drive innovation and standardization in materials, design methods, and digital enhancements. Provide technical input for tenders, vendor evaluations, and project delivery. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred. 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with power transformers or data center applications. Deep knowledge of transformer electrical design, insulation systems, losses, and short‑circuit behavior. Strong understanding of IEEE/IEC transformer standards. Experience collaborating across global, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams. Familiarity with analysis and simulation tools such as Trafostar/Spectra. More About Us We empower our people with global opportunities for growth, innovation, and continuous learning. We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future and enabling technologies that benefit society. 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That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. 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