Senior R&D Engineer – High Voltage Circuit Breakers 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:07 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join our High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon. Work on innovative solutions in a creative and flexible environment.
Tasks
- Develop new products for High Voltage Circuit Breakers with reliability.
- Collaborate with global engineers to drive innovation and share insights.
- Plan and execute simulations, enhancing product development and performance.
Skills
- Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering required.
- Proven expertise in CFD applications for product development.
- Strong communication skills for multicultural team collaboration.
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The opportunity
Join our High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon. We develop world-class High Voltage Circuit Breakers. As an R&D Senior Engineer, you will work on innovative solutions from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with global experts and engineers to create best-in-class products. Our team values creativity, technical excellence, and teamwork. You will learn from leading specialists and grow your expertise in multi-physical simulations and product development. We offer an international environment, flexible working conditions, and an innovative culture.
How you’ll make an impact
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Develop new products and core components for High Voltage Circuit Breakers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability
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Collaborate closely with engineers, technical experts, and scientists across our global R&D team to drive innovation and share knowledge
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Plan, execute, and analyze engineering simulations using both commercial and in-house tools to support product development
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Take ownership of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, playing a key role in technology and product development projects
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Transform simulation and testing results into validated designs that deliver strong and consistent performance in real-world applications
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Contribute to defining future development directions and actively improve the capabilities of our CFD simulation tools and methodologies
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Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to ensure knowledge sharing and support decision-making processes
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Leverage expertise to provide insights that guide management decisions and strengthen global R&D efforts
Your background
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Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering
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Experience in power equipment development, especially high voltage switchgear
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Proven expertise in CFD application for product development
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Practical experience with FEA simulation tools and CAD
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Strong communication skills and ability to work in multicultural teams
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Excellent English skills and willingness to learn German
