HIGH Voltage; HV Test Engineer Region: Switzerland, Zurich

CONCAPE is a specialist recruitment consultancy (direct placement) focusing on recruitment in the core regions of Switzerland and Liechtenstein as well as in leading European niche markets.

For our client – a leading global industrial company that has been setting standards in high-voltage technology for over a century through innovation and quality – we are looking for a technically skilled and highly coordinated individual to fill the position of :

Test Engineer High Voltage (HV)

As a High Voltage Test Engineer, you will be responsible for performing electrical tests and quality verifications on high-voltage cables, accessories, and related components.

• Perform routine and type tests on HV cables, joints, and terminations up to 500 kV according to IEC and customer standards.
• Conduct insulation resistance, partial discharge, AC / DC withstand, and tan δ (loss factor) tests.
• Prepare and document detailed test reports and ensure traceability of all results.
• Operate and maintain high-voltage test equipment and measurement systems.
• Support R&D and production teams with prototype testing and technical investigations.
• Analyze test data, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure all tests comply with internal safety procedures and laboratory regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing processes and test system upgrades.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Proven experience in high-voltage testing (factory or field testing) of cables, transformers, or switch gear.
• Strong knowledge of electrical measurement principles and HV safety standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Familiarity with HV test systems such as resonant test sets, impulse generators, and PD detectors.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good English communication skills (written and spoken).