At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation The main role of the test engineer will be to witness, supervise, coordinate between the different departments, and provide technical advice for the testing of high voltage power transformers. In depth knowledge of test circuits, equipment and high voltage power transformers is required. As part of the engineering team, you will also provide your expertise to the test team for fault detection. The test engineer will be reporting to the test manager Your responsibilities

• Supervise the testing of power transformers and shunt reactors ensuring compliance with protocols, analyze results and act as the technical liaison between the three parties (customers, Hitachi Energy, Laboratory)
• Participate in "pre-test" inspection committees to ensure compliance of the test object and reduce non-quality costs.
• Write test reports in a timely manner ensuring that they meet our customers\' needs.
• Prepare and validate test requests according to our customers\' specifications and the latest revisions of applicable international standards (IEEE, CSA, IEC).
• Act as a resource person to support the various test requests in his field of expertise.
• Assist and facilitate meetings with the laboratory to establish priorities to meet contractual objectives.
• Perform and interpret some special tests (SFRA, DFRA, RSO, ...).
• Prepare numerical models of transformers (EMTP, FT, MICROCAP, etc.) for analysis and reduction of test time.
• Participate in investigations and problem solving while contributing to one or more of the company\'s global working groups.
• Follow closely the technological and scientific developments in the field of power transformer testing

Your background

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering with extensive knowledge in the field of high voltage. Master\'s degree or PhD in the same field would be an asset.
• Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a relevant field; experience in power transformer design would be an asset.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation of results
• Knowledge of applicable test protocols and standards
• Member of the OIQ would be an asset
• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Agility, results-orientation, team spirit, creativity, and self-starting mindset

More about us Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world\xe2\x80\x99s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

Publication date

2023-03-22

Reference Number

CA55252106_E1