R&D Engineer Materials

Position: R&D Engineer Materials 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Location: Zürich

Description

The opportunity

Join us as an R&D Engineer Materials and become part of a passionate and diverse team driving the energy transition. We are seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer to strengthen our expertise in insulating materials. In this role, you will employ and further broaden your technical know-how to tackle complex materials challenges, ensuring excellent quality, improved sustainability and best customer experience of the next generation of High Voltage Products.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of diverse materials engineering tasks, applying your technical expertise and independent problem-solving skills
• Lead or contribute to R&D projects with interdisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with project stakeholders, timelines, budgets and quality standards
• Understand key business drivers and use this insight to deliver impactful results aligned with Hitachi Energy’s goals
• Contribute innovative ideas and propose new initiatives within your technical domain
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in different functions, including R&D, operations, supply chain management as well as suppliers and external laboratories around the world
• Document your achievements in tutorials, guidelines, test procedures and reports

Your background

• Master’s degree or equivalent degree (university of applied science/university) in material science/engineering or closely related subject
• Experience in project management and/or with insulating materials in the context of the electrical industry would be a strong asset
• Team player with the capacity to work independently, complemented by good analytical and communication skills
• Openness for new challenges and interest to learn and develop
• Fluency in English, basic German skills or willingness to learn German
• Willingness to travel: 5-10%

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