Senior R&D Engineer – High Voltage Circuit Breakers

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job : R0110079

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

• 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

• Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering
• Experience in power equipment development, especially high voltage switch gear
• 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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