R&D Engineer for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 80 – 100% (f/m/d)
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Hitachi Energy seeks an R&D Engineer for GIS, 80 to 100 percent, in Zurich to join Product Support. You will own GIS products across their lifecycle, drive standards based solutions, and coordinate with R&D centers, Product Management, Supply Chain, Production while collaborating with factories and partners. The role blends product ownership with interdisciplinary problem solving in high voltage design and offers growth in electrical and mechanical skills. Requirements Master in mechanical or electrical engineering (or Bachelor with 2+ years), fluent in English and German, CAD/ERP experience; HV GIS exposure is a plus. Emphasize teamwork and project ownership, and tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration, and apply onsite in Zurich.
Location:
Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0117765Date Posted:
2026-02-16Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
In the R&D department for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS), we are looking for an R&D Engineer for Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 80 – 100% (f/m/d) to join the Global Product Support team. The position offers close collaboration with many internal interfaces across different locations and provides insight into the full lifecycle of high‑voltage switchgear products — from development and testing to production.
The role combines product ownership with interdisciplinary problem‑solving. Technical challenges and product‑related topics from our GIS portfolio are handled directly within this position, either through own expertise or by coordinating the right specialists. Work is carried out independently, with strong support from an experienced system team. Frequent interaction with factories and cross‑functional partners ensures a diverse and international work environment.
The team consists of experts in high‑voltage design, offering an excellent opportunity to further develop both electrical and mechanical design skills.
How you’ll make an impact
Take responsibility for products within the GIS portfolio and manage technical topics across the full lifecycle
Elaborating innovative product solutions following standards, design rules, guidelines, and internal processes
Ensuring quality of suppliers, production locations and parts
Managing small development projects
Work closely with global partners such as R&D centers, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Lines, and Sales
Analyze and resolve interdisciplinary issues in test laboratories and on production lines
Your background
Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred; Bachelor’s with at least two years of relevant experience also welcome)
Software skills or open to acquiring them (MS Office, 3D CAD, ERP)
Apprenticeship as a designer is an advantage
Experience with high‑voltage switchgear is beneficial, but not required
Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and globally distributed environment
Creative, independent and solution-oriented approach
Fluent English and German
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.
We also offer you:
Discounted conditions in our daycare centers in Baden and Oerlikon
Extra days off between Christmas and New Year
Subsidized meals at the locations with canteens
Discount on memberships at various fitness centers and on various products and services
Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund
Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy