R&D Engineer

Royal SMIT Transformers is part of the SGB-SMIT group and focuses on the high-end market. We supply transformers for both the new and replacement market, with capacities and voltages up to 1200 MVA and 765 kV, fully in line with customer specifications and applicable standards. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.

This is what you will do:

As an R&D Engineer at Royal SMIT Transformers, you will work closely in the R&D team, with team leaders and stakeholders at all levels and all departments within our company. You also cooperate with the R&D departments of other business units within the SGB-SMIT group, international experts in working groups and committees, as well as external parties, such as Universities in and outside of the Netherlands. You work mostly project-based and provide support to other departments where specific R&D knowledge is required. In addition, your responsibilities include:

• Developing and improving calculation models and design methods for the dielectric performance of power transformers.

• Investigating and optimising insulation systems and materials to enhance reliability and performance.

• Designing and conducting experiments to validate simulation models and proposed technical solutions.

• Analysing measurement data and supporting Engineering and Testing with complex dielectric investigations.

• Translating research findings into practical design rules, engineering tools and recommendations for manufacturing.

• Conducting research projects in collaboration with colleagues across the SGB-SMIT Group, universities, external laboratories and suppliers.

Your profile:

• A MSc in electrical engineering, high-voltage engineering or a related field. A PhD in a relevant subject is an advantage.

• Proven experience with analysing and modelling dielectric behaviour of insulating materials if preffered

• Experience in analysing and developing (production) processes and products.

• Knowledge and experience with FEM software, Matlab and other relevant technical software solutions, especially for electric fields and dielectrics.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking ability.

• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) in professional English. Dutch, German or French is an advantage. 

What We Offer:

We offer a challenging position within the R&D team at an international organization committed to sustainability and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that are important to both our company and society. In addition, the following terms apply:

• A gross salary between €5,700 and €7,100 (based on a 40-hour workweek)

• 27 vacation days and 13 compensatory days off, with the option to exchange compensatory days off for additional salary;

• A PME pension plan;

• Travel allowance;

• A bonus plan based on company objectives;

• Tax benefits through our FiscFree program;

• Take advantage of our bicycle incentive program (Trappers) and earn rewards by cycling more often;

This is what it’s like to work at Royal SMIT

At Royal SMIT, you’ll step into the world of the future, where we focus on power transformers. Our modern production facility in Nijmegen is a model of innovation and quality. We contribute to the generation and distribution of electrical energy worldwide, and that makes a real impact! You’ll feel right at home in our professional and collaborative work environment. We’re proud of our craft of tomorrow and look forward to continuing to build a sustainable future together with you.

At Royal SMIT, our team is part of the Technology department, working closely with and supporting Engineering, where approximately 80 engineers across six disciplines are dedicated to designing high-quality transformers. By combining technical expertise with innovative thinking, we continuously improve design methodologies, optimize transformer performance and support Engineering in delivering reliable, efficient and future-ready solutions.

Looking for a challenge?

For us, it’s all about people. With great coworkers and a pleasant work environment, every workday is a joy. Together, we make an impact and ensure that you feel right at home at Royal SMIT

Do you have questions about this position or would you like to apply? Please contact Niek Sterenborg at +31 6 12 35 72 40 or via email at niek.sterenborg@sgb-smit.group. Ready to apply? Click the “Apply” button!

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