R&D Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
4 days ago• Zurich, Switzerland
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products is renowned worldwide as a specialist in components for power transmission and power distribution. Within the area of High Voltage Products, the Technology Center Switzerland is responsible - as part of a global development organization - for the development and optimization of products like Gas Insulated Switchgear, Generator Circuit Breakers, Surge Arresters, High Voltage Interrupter Chambers, Insulation Components as well as Control and Monitoring solutions.
How you'll make an impact
- Development and maintenance of control and monitoring products (Hardware, Firmware) - Integration and testing of digital monitoring solutions and sensors
- Setting up and running automated testing environments
- Maintenance and support activities for active digital products
- Contributing to development projects for future digital products
- Support for customer-specific adaptations of active products
- Maintain and expand all necessary skills to master new technologies
- Support of engineering, production, sales and product management on quality issues
Your background
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering or a related field
- Work experience in research and development in the field of control and communication technology
- Experience in electronics and firmware development and simulation (e.g. LTSPICE)
- Experience with test automation tools and scripts
- Experience with integrated development environments
- PLC experience would be beneficial
- Experience with Matlab, Python
- Good language skills in English, both verbal and written - at least basic language skills in German
More about us
- Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom - Flexible working hours
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-established and dynamic team
- Open corporate culture
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Client-provided location(s): Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-173409
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-18T18:35:35
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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