R&D Principal Engineer Power Electronics 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Join our Business R&D team in Turgi, where we develop medium-voltage frequency converters and HVDC subsystems. You’ll work alongside five power electronics engineers and four mechanical engineers in a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers flexibility in work arrangements and international exposure, with projects spanning Poland, Sweden, and China. You’ll be embedded in a global R&D landscape, supporting various initiatives.
 

How you’ll make an impact
 

• Drive the hardware development of medium-voltage frequency converters and HVDC subsystems in an R&D environment

• Collaborate on international R&D projects across multiple countries

• Work closely with project leaders, internal customers and suppliers

• Conduct technical troubleshooting on-site (approx. 10% travel)

• Apply power electronic expertise to product development and innovation

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams

• Test and validate new subsystems and systems

• Contribute to technology integration and innovation
   

Your background

• At least bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

• Experience with medium- or high-voltage systems and converter technologies

• Strong understanding of various semiconductor technologies, such as IGCT, IGBT, MOSFETs.

• Hands-on experience in lab-based product development and testing

• Technical expertise in power electronics

• Experience across the full product lifecycle

• Minimum of 12year of experience working with power converters.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional, international environment

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:

• Diversity: Promotion of diversity and inclusion and cultural offers, credit cards, petrol, etc.) 

• Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy 

• Discounted conditions in our daycare centres in Baden and Oerlikon 

• Extra days off between Christmas and New Year 

• Subsidized meals at the locations with canteens

• Discount on membership at various fitness centers