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Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will take on significant responsibility for the development and delivery of innovative products and technologies. You will leverage your technical expertise to lead key aspects of projects, ensuring that solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets. This is a high-impact role with excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

How you will make an impact
 

  • Apply your expertise in technologies, tools, and methods to solve complex industrial challenges and develop innovative products and solutions

  • Contribute to shaping technology strategies and project portfolios, helping guide the direction of the organization

  • Work on complex engineering tasks using advanced and innovative techniques to deliver impactful R&D results

  • Take on project leadership responsibilities or play a key role within project teams, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues

  • Stay up to date with key trends and technologies in your field and proactively drive improvements in operations and customer satisfaction

  • Act as a subject matter expert, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation within the team

  • Support business operations and customers as a technical expert and represent the team in internal and external engineering forums

  • Contribute to intellectual property strategy, identify risks, and support effective risk management in R&D projects

Your background
 

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

  • 5–10 years of experience in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components

  • Strong expertise in the design and development of high voltage components (experience with bushings is an advantage)

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

  • Solid understanding of business processes and R&D environments

  • Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration

  • Basic understanding of intellectual property considerations in R&D

More about us
 

At Hitachi Energy, you will work in an international and collaborative environment, contributing to innovative technologies that shape the future of energy systems.

This role offers the opportunity to address real-world challenges in power grids and sustainability, combining advanced engineering with impactful applications.

Our flexible working 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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Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-05-21
Reference number R0131201

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.