R&D Engineer for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

In the R&D department for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS), we are looking for an R&D Engineer for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 80 – 100% (f/m/d) to join the Global Product Support team. The position offers close collaboration with many internal interfaces across different locations and provides insight into the full lifecycle of high‑voltage switchgear products — from development and testing to production.
The role combines product ownership with interdisciplinary problem‑solving. Technical challenges and product‑related topics from our GIS portfolio are handled directly within this position, either through own expertise or by coordinating the right specialists. Work is carried out independently, with strong support from an experienced system team. Frequent interaction with factories and cross‑functional partners ensures a diverse and international work environment.
The team consists of experts in high‑voltage design, offering an excellent opportunity to further develop both electrical and mechanical design skills.

How you’ll make an impact 
 

• Take responsibility for products within the GIS portfolio and manage technical topics across the full lifecycle

• Elaborating innovative product solutions following standards, design rules, guidelines, and internal processes

• Ensuring quality of suppliers, production locations and parts 

• Managing small development projects

• Work closely with global partners such as R&D centers, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Lines, and Sales

• Analyze and resolve interdisciplinary issues in test laboratories and on production lines

Your background
 

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred; Bachelor’s with at least two years of relevant experience also welcome)

• Software skills or open to acquiring them (MS Office, 3D CAD, ERP)

• Apprenticeship as a designer is an advantage

• Experience with high‑voltage switchgear is beneficial, but not required

• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and globally distributed environment

• Creative, independent and solution-oriented approach

• Fluent English and German
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More about us 

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

We also offer you:

• Discounted conditions in our daycare centers in Baden and Oerlikon 

• Extra days off between Christmas and New Year 

• Subsidized meals at the locations with canteens 

• Discount on memberships at various fitness centers and on various products and services  

• Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund  

• Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy