Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0114592Date Posted:2026-01-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy, High Voltage Products is renowned worldwide as a specialist in components for power transmission and power distribution. Within the area of High Voltage Products, the Technology Center Switzerland is responsible – as part of a global development organization – for the development and optimization of products like Gas Insulated Switchgear, Generator Circuit Breakers, Surge Arresters, High Voltage Interrupter Chambers, Insulation Components as well as Control and Monitoring solutions.How you’ll make an impact  <ul><li>Development and maintenance of control and monitoring products (Hardware, Firmware) - Integration and testing of digital monitoring solutions and sensors</li><li>Setting up and running automated testing environments</li><li>Maintenance and support activities for active digital products</li><li>Contributing to development projects for future digital products</li><li>Support for customer-specific adaptations of active products</li><li>Maintain and expand all necessary skills to master new technologies</li><li>Support of engineering, production, sales and product management on quality issues</li></ul>Your background <ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering or a related field</li><li>Work experience in research and development in the field of control and communication technology</li><li>Experience in electronics and firmware development and simulation (e.g. LTSPICE)</li><li>Experience with test automation tools and scripts</li><li>Experience with integrated development environments</li><li>PLC experience would be beneficial</li><li>Experience with Matlab, Python</li><li>Good language skills in English, both verbal and written – at least basic language skills in German</li></ul>More about us <ul><li>Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom - Flexible working hours</li><li>Attractive training and development opportunities</li><li>Interesting and varied activities/projects</li><li>Well-established and dynamic team</li><li>Open corporate culture</li></ul><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

R&D Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0114592Date Posted:2026-01-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy, High Voltage Products is renowned worldwide as a specialist in components for power transmission and power distribution. Within the area of High Voltage Products, the Technology Center Switzerland is responsible – as part of a global development organization – for the development and optimization of products like Gas Insulated Switchgear, Generator Circuit Breakers, Surge Arresters, High Voltage Interrupter Chambers, Insulation Components as well as Control and Monitoring solutions.How you’ll make an impact &nbsp;<ul><li>Development and maintenance of control and monitoring products (Hardware, Firmware) - Integration and testing of digital monitoring solutions and sensors</li><li>Setting up and running automated testing environments</li><li>Maintenance and support activities for active digital products</li><li>Contributing to development projects for future digital products</li><li>Support for customer-specific adaptations of active products</li><li>Maintain and expand all necessary skills to master new technologies</li><li>Support of engineering, production, sales and product management on quality issues</li></ul>Your background&nbsp;<ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering or a related field</li><li>Work experience in research and development in the field of control and communication technology</li><li>Experience in electronics and firmware development and simulation (e.g. LTSPICE)</li><li>Experience with test automation tools and scripts</li><li>Experience with integrated development environments</li><li>PLC experience would be beneficial</li><li>Experience with Matlab, Python</li><li>Good language skills in English, both verbal and written – at least basic language skills in German</li></ul>More about us&nbsp;<ul><li>Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom - Flexible working hours</li><li>Attractive training and development opportunities</li><li>Interesting and varied activities/projects</li><li>Well-established and dynamic team</li><li>Open corporate culture</li></ul><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

R&D Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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