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R&D Senior Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity


Join our Technology Center and play a key role in the development of a next-generation monitoring platform for high-voltage switchgear applications. In this position, you will act as the technical lead for a multidisciplinary product development project, defining system requirements and architecture while collaborating with global R&D teams and external engineering partners.

You will work in an international environment, partnering with colleagues across Switzerland, Sweden, and Asia, as well as with external development teams to deliver innovative embedded monitoring solutions.


How you'll make an impact


  • Define system requirements for new monitoring products
  • Create product architectures for embedded platforms
  • Evaluate technologies and recommend technical solutions
  • Lead technical activities across hardware, firmware, and software teams
  • Collaborate with external development partners and internal experts
  • Drive system integration, validation, and testing activities
  • Support cybersecurity and data protection requirements
  • Act as the technical counterpart to the Project Manager

Your background


  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering, or similar
  • Several years of experience in embedded product development
  • Experience with requirements engineering and system architecture
  • Knowledge of electronics, firmware, software, integration, and testing
  • Experience working in international R&D environments
  • Strong communication skills and fluent English

More about us


This role offers the opportunity to work on a strategic product platform with global visibility and long-term impact. You will collaborate with international teams and external technology partners while contributing to innovative solutions for the power industry.

Potential future career paths include Project Management and Product Management.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible for the recruitment process.

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 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Type d'emploi Full time
Work Arrangement On-Site
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Engineering & Science
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-10-08
Numéro de réference R0147470

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file mondial de l’électrification, propulsant l’ère de l’électricité pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques d’aujourd’hui et des 25 prochaines années. En tant que branche énergétique du groupe Hitachi, plus de trois milliards de personnes dépendent de nos technologies novatrices et essentielles pour alimenter leur vie quotidienne.

Avec plus d’un siècle d’innovation, nous relevons le défi énergétique le plus urgent de notre époque : stimuler l’évolution du système énergétique mondial afin d’assurer une énergie abondante, sûre, abordable et durable pour la génération d’aujourd’hui et celle à venir.

Disposant d’une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays, nous sommes le partenaire de l’écosystème du réseau dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’industrie, des centres de données et du transport. Avec notre siège social en Suisse, nous employons plus de 56 000 personnes dans 60 pays et générons des revenus d’environ 20 milliards de dollars américains.