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R&D Engineer - MOV 80-100% (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

R&D Engineer - MOV 80-100% (f/m/d)

Baden, Switzerland

In our R&D department in our Surge Arrester factory in Wettingen, we are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer to strengthen our team in the area of metal oxide varistor technology for surge arresters.

Your responsibilities

  • Ownership of varistor technology including material, processing and characterization
  • Lead and contribute to R&D projects with planning, execution, analyses and documentation of experiments - both in lab and production scale
  • Participation in the transfer of new recipes and new manufacturing processes to the factories
  • Write tutorial, guidelines, test procedures and reports

Your background

  • University degree in material science, chemistry or physics
  • Know-how in laboratory work and production processes of ceramics preferred
  • At least 6 months of experience in varistor and metal oxide technology for the electrical industry of advantage
  • Team spirit with the capacity to work independently complemented by well-developed analytical skills
  • Openness for new challenges and interest to learn and develop
  • Fluent command of English, both written and spoken

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Client-provided location(s): 5430 Wettingen, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-98582
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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