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

The opportunity 
 

Join our R&D team within High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon and contribute to the development of high-voltage circuit breakers that support reliable power transmission worldwide. 

In this role, you will be responsible for testing and validating high-voltage equipment throughout the product development cycle. You will work closely with R&D engineers, technical experts, laboratory teams, and external testing partners. 

We welcome both experienced professionals and early-career engineers who are eager to learn. Success in this role requires curiosity, resilience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. 

You will receive support from experienced colleagues while building technical expertise in a specialized and highly valued engineering field. 
 

How you'll make an impact 
 

  • Plan and execute high-voltage and high-power test campaigns

  • Define test programs based on project and certification requirements

  • Coordinate testing activities with laboratories and project stakeholders

  • Lead and support testing activities together with laboratory experts

  • Analyze test results and prepare technical reports

  • Investigate technical issues and contribute to effective solutions

  • Improve testing methods, processes, and knowledge sharing activities

  • Support global R&D projects for high-voltage switching technologies
     

Your background 
 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

  • Experience in testing, R&D, laboratory environments, or power systems engineering

  • Knowledge of electrical power systems and testing principles

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and collaborate

  • Fluent English and basic German skills (or willingness to learn)

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
     

More about us 

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in high-voltage testing and switching technologies while working in an international environment with experienced technical experts. 

Career development opportunities include growth towards Senior Test Engineer, Technical Expert, Project Management, or People Management paths. 

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. 

Lieu Remote - Zurich, Switzerland
Type d'emploi Full time
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Engineering & Science
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-07-02
Numéro de réference R0135038

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file technologique mondial voué à la promotion d’un avenir énergétique durable pour tous. Nous servons des clients dans les secteurs des services publics, de l'industrie et des infrastructures avec des solutions et des services innovants tout au long de la chaîne de valeur. Avec nos clients et nos partenaires, nous sommes pionniers en matière de technologies et permettons la transformation numérique nécessaire pour accélérer la transition énergétique vers un avenir carboneutre.

Nous employons plus de 45 000 personnes dans 90 pays qui, chaque jour, travaillent dans un but précis et mettent à profit leurs différents parcours pour remettre en question le statu quo. Nous vous invitons à postuler aujourd'hui et à faire partie d'une équipe mondiale qui apprécie une vérité simple : diversité + collaboration = grande innovation.