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Junior R&D Electrical Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

 

Join Hitachi Energy as a Junior R&D Electrical Engineer in High Voltage and become part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in high-voltage bushing technology. In this role, you’ll tackle complex engineering challenges, contribute to the development of next-generation energy solutions, and help bring new products to market. Collaborate with talented engineers, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy.

 

How you’ll make an impact 
 

  • Take ownership of diverse engineering tasks within R&D projects, applying your technical expertise and independent problem-solving skills

  • Understand key business drivers and use this insight to deliver impactful results aligned with Hitachi Energy’s goals

  • Contribute innovative ideas to ongoing projects and propose new initiatives within your technical domain

  • Act as a valuable team member or sub-project leader, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards

  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in energy systems, and apply this knowledge to improve operations and customer satisfaction

  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, share your expertise, and support the team in delivering high-quality outcomes

  • Participate in engineering networks to grow your visibility and knowledge in your area of specialization
     

Your background
 

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering

  • 0–2 years of experience in R&D within a business environment with focus on high voltage

  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal

  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions

  • Open-minded, collaborative, creative, and eager to learn 

 

Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Experience Entry Level
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-03-24
Reference number R0123408

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.