Senior R&D Electrical Engineer Medium Frequency Transformers f​/m​/d | Satigny, S

Senior R&D Electrical Engineer for Medium Frequency Transformers 80-100% (f/m/d)

Join our Next Generation Grids Transformers team in Geneva and shape the future of energy. As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge transformer technologies in a dynamic, international environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the full R&D lifecycle—from concept to testing and product launch, ensuring that our solutions meet both technical specifications and market demands. This role offers hands-on experience, technical growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the energy transition.

Apply your knowledge of electromagnetism to support innovative concepts’ validation through simulations

Tackle a variety of engineering challenges on Medium Frequency Transformers

Contribute to the development of new features in our internal design tools

Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products in collaboration with global teams

Align your work with our strategic technology roadmap

Take ownership of work packages and deliver results using a structured approach

Deepen your understanding of transformer technologies and support internal consulting to optimize your R&D activities

Contribute to intellectual property and risk management activities in R&D

MSc or PhD in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in R&D within a business environment

Knowledge of electromagnetism and circuit theory with ability to perform electromagnetic simulations

Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python

Strong communication skills in English (French is a plus)

Analytical thinking and ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary and international teams

Awareness of business processes related to product development

We offer flexible working practices and a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and career.

Exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Discounts on fitness memberships and various services

Attractive pension benefits through our company pension fund

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.