Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0114032 Date Posted: 2025-12-03 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as an R&D Electrical Engineer in 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 Master’s degree in electrical engineering 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. 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.