Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer– High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d), Zürich (Kreis 11)

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. You will leverage your technical expertise to lead key aspects of projects, ensuring that solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets. 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 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

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

Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration

Basic understanding of intellectual property considerations in R&D

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