R&D Electrical Engineer - Transient Phenomena in Liquid Distribution Transformers

Description

How you'll make an impact:

• Grow the transient overvoltage expertise within the DTR Liquid team, covering both internal winding-induced transients and external waveform-driven phenomena. Leadership of Transient domain in Oil immersed transformers technology team.

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  Lead R&D initiatives and contribute to projects related to transient protection of distribution transformers

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  Reinforce and expand transient calculations capabilities within common design systems and other internal design platforms. Collaborate with software and design teams to embed transient behavior modeling into parametric design tools

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  Assessment of Electrical Stresses Due to Transient Overvoltage's and Determination of Suitable Design Criteria for Insulation Structure.

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  Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, factory teams, and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of transient mitigation strategies within Liquid Distribution Transformers

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  Contribute to IP disclosures and protection of validated solutions

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  Support onboarding and development of junior engineers in the transient and overall electrical domain, contributing to the long-term competence build-up of the team

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  Be ready to support successful completion of Technology project from overall electrical engineer domain perspective if needed

• Location of the position to be determined upon selection of successful candidate

Your background:

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  Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

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  4-5 years of experience in transformer design, electromagnetic transients, or high-voltage insulation systems.
  

• Background in use of electrical FEM simulation or 2D circuit simulation and transient analysis methodologies

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  Basic knowledge on the behavior of electrical insulations including discharge and breakdown phenomena in transformer oil

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  Familiarity with transformer standards (IEC, IEEE) and testing protocols
  

• Initiative, creativity, “out of the box” thinking and great attention to detail

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  Collaborative, solution-oriented approach, and strong communication skills

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