Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products is renowned worldwide as a specialist in components for power transmission and power distribution. Within the area of High Voltage Products, the Technology Center Switzerland is responsible - as part of a global development organization - for the development and optimization of products like Gas Insulated Switchgear, Generator Circuit Breakers, Surge Arresters, High Voltage Interrupter Chambers, Insulation Components as well as Control and Monitoring solutions.
The opportunity
For our Business Unit High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon, we are looking for an R&D Engineer to strengthen our R&D Team forHigh Voltage Circuit Breakersdevelopment.
In this role, you will be contributing to design and product development related activities in ongoing R&D projects from concept to series implementation. Within this setting you will need to find innovative solutions that satisfy a complex combination of diverse requirements, originating from technology, marketing and production, by aligning the perspectives of the contributing experts and working together with engineers and internal stakeholders across the global organization.
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Are you looking for technical challenges in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a fast understanding of technical topics and like to navigate through diverse opinions to find a commonly agreed solution? Are you keen on solving highly complex multi-physical problems, together with the world's leading experts to develop the best-in-class High Voltage Circuit Breakers? We then have the right job opportunity for you! Join our team and be part of an innovative working culture within an international working environment in Zurich.
Please submit your complete application, including CV and motivation letter.
How you'll make an impact
- Develop New Products: Contribute to the development of new products and core components for High Voltage Circuit Breakers, collaborating closely with engineers and technical experts
- Global R&D Collaboration: Participate in the global R&D team to share and expand knowledge in targeted areas of expertise related to High Voltage Circuit Breakers
- Engineering Simulations: Conduct and lead engineering simulations using both commercial and in-house tools
- Testing and Standards Compliance: Plan and execute high power and high voltage tests in internal and external laboratories, ensuring compliance with international standards
- Technical Documentation: Produce comprehensive technical documentation and reports to support project outcomes and facilitate knowledge sharing
- Expertise Utilization: Utilize your expertise to inform management decisions and contribute to global R&D efforts
Your Background
- Educational Qualifications: Master's degree in electrical/power engineering or a closely related field from a Polytechnical/Technical University
- Relevant Experience: Prior experience in the development of power equipment, particularly high voltage switchgear, is highly valued
- Project Leadership: Experience in technical project leadership
- Practical Approach: Hands-on, practical-oriented way of working
- Self-Motivated: Self-oriented, committed, and eager to learn
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and a proactive mentality
- Research Enthusiasm: Enthusiasm for research and development in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented field
- Adaptability: Flexibility and the ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Language Proficiency: Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with a willingness to learn German
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