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Hitachi Energy

R&D Engineer in GIS Technology Development 80-100% (f/m/d)

Zurich, Switzerland

For our Business Unit High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon, we are looking for an R&D Engineer in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Technology Development. We offer you a job in a dynamic and agile environment with ambitious goals. You will work at the intersection of technology and product development of gas-insulated switchgear.

Do you have high quality standards and are you eager to bring our products to a next level? Are you customer-oriented, always looking for areas of improvement? 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.

Our flexible work 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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Your responsibilities

  • You are a technical expert in the development of gas-insulated switchgear with a focus on SF6 alternative gases and high voltage equipment
  • During development, you work together with internal and external partners (laboratories, product management, suppliers and production facilities)
  • You are interested in leading development projects
  • You will work on innovative product solutions that meet international standards and internal guidelines and will actively help shape the standards and processes
  • You are responsible for the organization, supervision and evaluation of development and type tests (high performance, high voltage, high current, mechanics, environment etc.)
  • You analyze, visualize and assess data from development and type tests as well as from operation (using environments such as Excel, Python or Matlab) and derive the next steps in product development from your results
  • You summarize development and test results in technical reports and presentations (also externally)
  • You take the opportunity to participate in international expert committees.

Your background

  • Electrical engineer, physicist or closely related fields with professional experience
  • High-voltage switchgear experience is desirable
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Creative, independent and solution-oriented approach
  • Good knowledge of English; German an advantage
  • Good communication skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
  • Programming skills or open to acquiring them (Excel, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ...)

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Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-69879
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
  • 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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