Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0110079 Date Posted: 2026-01-06 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Join our High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon. We develop world-class High Voltage Circuit Breakers. As an R&D Senior Engineer, you will work on innovative solutions from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with global experts and engineers to create best-in-class products. Our team values creativity, technical excellence, and teamwork. You will learn from leading specialists and grow your expertise in multi-physical simulations and product development. We offer an international environment, flexible working conditions, and an innovative culture. How you’ll make an impact D evelop new products and core components for High Voltage Circuit Breakers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability Collaborate closely with engineers, technical experts, and scientists across our global R&D team to drive innovation and share knowledge Plan, execute, and analyze engineering simulations using both commercial and in-house tools to support product development Take ownership of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, playing a key role in technology and product development projects Transform simulation and testing results into validated designs that deliver strong and consistent performance in real-world applications Contribute to defining future development directions and actively improve the capabilities of our CFD simulation tools and methodologies Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to ensure knowledge sharing and support decision-making processes Leverage expertise to provide insights that guide management decisions and strengthen global R&D efforts Your background Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering Experience in power equipment development, especially high voltage switchgear Proven expertise in CFD application for product development Practical experience with FEA simulation tools and CAD Strong communication skills and ability to work in multicultural teams Excellent English skills and willingness to learn German Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.