R&D Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

Join Hitachi Energy as anR&D Electrical Engineerin High Voltage and become part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in high-voltage bushing technology. In this role, you’ll tackle complex engineering challenges, contribute to the development of next-generation energy solutions, and help bring new products to market. Collaborate with talented engineers, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy.

How you’ll make an impact

Take ownership of diverse engineering tasks within R&D projects, applying your technical expertise and independent problem-solving skills

Understand key business drivers and use this insight to deliver impactful results aligned with Hitachi Energy’s goals

Contribute innovative ideas to ongoing projects and propose new initiatives within your technical domain

Act as a valuable team member or sub-project leader, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards

Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in energy systems, and apply this knowledge to improve operations and customer satisfaction

Collaborate effectively with colleagues, share your expertise, and support the team in delivering high-quality outcomes

Participate in engineering networks to grow your visibility and knowledge in your area of specialization

Understand the importance of intellectual property (IP), contribute to IP discussions, and identify potential risks in R&D projects

Your background

2–5 years of experience in R&D within a business environment with focus on high voltage

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Solid understanding of energy systems and transformers; experience with bushings is a plus

Ability to align R&D activities with business processes and strategic goals

Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions

Awareness of intellectual property considerations in the R&D lifecycle

Open-minded, collaborative, creative, and eager to learn

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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.