Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 99 days ago
Role overview
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.
In this role, you will take on significant responsibility for the development and delivery of innovative products and technologies.
- The opportunity
- Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.
- Take on project leadership responsibilities or play a key role within project teams, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
- Stay up to date with key trends and technologies in your field and proactively drive improvements in operations and customer satisfaction
Main responsibilities
- Take on project leadership responsibilities or play a key role within project teams, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
- Stay up to date with key trends and technologies in your field and proactively drive improvements in operations and customer satisfaction
- Act as a subject matter expert, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation within the team
- Support business operations and customers as a technical expert and represent the team in internal and external engineering forums
- Contribute to intellectual property strategy, identify risks, and support effective risk management in R&D projects Your background
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment or components
- Strong expertise in the design and development of high voltage components (experience with bushings is an advantage)
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Solid understanding of business processes and R&D environments
Application process
- your expertise in technologies, tools, and methods to solve complex industrial challenges and develop innovative products and solutions
- This role offers the opportunity to address real-world challenges in power grids and sustainability, combining advanced engineering with impactful applications.
- Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Company and context
- Contribute to shaping technology strategies and project portfolios, helping guide the direction of the organization
- Work on complex engineering tasks using advanced and innovative techniques to deliver impactful R&D results
Additional details
- This is a high-impact role with excellent opportunities for career growth and development. How you will make an impact
- Apply your expertise in technologies, tools, and methods to solve complex industrial challenges and develop innovative products and solutions
- Contribute to intellectual property strategy, identify risks, and support effective risk management in R&D projects
- Basic understanding of intellectual property considerations in R&D
Notes and original content
- This is a high-impact role with excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
- How you will make an impact
- Your background
- More about us
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 113'500 - 172'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Hitachi Energy during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Hitachi Energy?
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