R&D Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development GIS 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Posted:
3/30/2025, 5:41:33 PM

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

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0085209

Date Posted:

2025-03-31

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Elaboration of innovative product solutions following standards, design rules, guidelines, and internal processes

  • Execution of design work by means of 3D creation and simulation

  • Collaborate with globally distributed partners, e.g., product Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Lines and R&D Centers

  • Execute technical product documentation by means of reports and instructions

  • Prepare suitable and novel technologies in the field of mechanics for product development by means of collaboration, elaboration and conducted tests

  • Analyze and solve interdisciplinary problems in test laboratories and in production line

Your background

  • You hold a Mechanical Engineering degree; apprenticeship in mechanical design is a plus

  • Experience and interest to work with 3D CAD design, ERP and PLM software and tools

  • Project management and good communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

  • Hands-on, creative, independent, and solution-oriented professional

  • Ability to perform and supervise mechanical simulation activities

  • Knowledge regarding quality, reliability and/or manufacturing / assembly is a plus

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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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

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