Senior R&D Engineer – High Voltage Circuit Breakers 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Posted:
1/6/2026, 2:30:44 AM

Location(s):
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ⋅ Zurich, Switzerland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0110079

Date Posted:

2026-01-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join our High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon. We develop world-class High Voltage Circuit Breakers. As an R&D Senior Engineer, you will work on innovative solutions from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with global experts and engineers to create best-in-class products. Our team values creativity, technical excellence, and teamwork. You will learn from leading specialists and grow your expertise in multi-physical simulations and product development. We offer an international environment, flexible working conditions, and an innovative culture.

How you’ll make an impact
 

  • Develop new products and core components for High Voltage Circuit Breakers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, technical experts, and scientists across our global R&D team to drive innovation and share knowledge

  • Plan, execute, and analyze engineering simulations using both commercial and in-house tools to support product development

  • Take ownership of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, playing a key role in technology and product development projects

  • Transform simulation and testing results into validated designs that deliver strong and consistent performance in real-world applications

  • Contribute to defining future development directions and actively improve the capabilities of our CFD simulation tools and methodologies

  • Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to ensure knowledge sharing and support decision-making processes

  • Leverage expertise to provide insights that guide management decisions and strengthen global R&D efforts

Your background
 

  • Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering

  • Experience in power equipment development, especially high voltage switchgear

  • Proven expertise in CFD application for product development

  • Practical experience with FEA simulation tools and CAD

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in multicultural teams

  • Excellent English skills and willingness to learn German

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology