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Mechanical design engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Mechanical design engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Baden, Switzerland

The opportunity

The Product excellence team is ensuring product quality, reliability, and performance throughout the product lifecycle, leading among others design change tasks, customer requests, material updates, and supplier transitions. This role also involves coordinating and managing activities to support cost, quality, and factory goals on daily production and new product launches, as well as maintaining and updating technical documentation related to products.

How you'll make an impact

  • The ideal candidate will be the part of the Mechanical design and engineering team specialized on Medium Voltage Surge arresters


  • Responsible for Preparation of Customer documents, Manufacturing drawings, Bill of materials etc

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  • Responsible for development of special customer solutions in coordination with Sales and Product management.


  • Leading change management activities related to design adjustments, and material changes


  • Coordinating design activities with Global Product Support


  • Working to maintain and improve product quality through various engineering processes and testing methodologies


  • Identifying and resolving complex product-related issues, often involving collaboration with other teams


  • Working closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure product success


  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

  • Graduate in Mechanical Engineering


  • Working experience in Mechanical Design for High Voltage manufacturing industry will be considered a plus


  • Good understanding of international standards ISO/IEC Standards


  • Should understand basic electrical concepts such as clearance/creepage, basic layout


  • Experience in electrical component design is advantage.


  • Knowledge on CAD software, any 3D Modeling software like Creo is a must


  • A team player, open with information and willingly contributes to team discussions with an ability to work without supervision when required


  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every voice is valued. Working with us means being part of a global team that's shaping the future of sustainable energy together.

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Client-provided location(s): 5430 Wettingen, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-142804
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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