Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi

Construction of nuclear power plant

Zürich - Schweiz

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this Senior R&D role, you drive the development and delivery of innovative high-voltage products and technologies. You will lead key project aspects, ensure quality and performance, and mentor junior colleagues within a collaborative, international team. You shape technology strategies, tackle complex engineering tasks, and act as a technical expert across the organization. This role offers high impact, with opportunities to grow and influence energy-system innovations.

Compensation / Benefits

flexible working practices
international and collaborative environment
opportunity for career growth
support for skill development
focus on sustainability in energy systems

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to challenging R&D projects delivering innovative high-voltage solutions
Guide project portfolios and shape technology strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Tackle complex engineering tasks using advanced methods to produce impactful results
Take on project leadership or critical team roles while mentoring junior colleagues
Stay current with field trends and drive improvements in operations and customer satisfaction
Act as subject-matter expert, sharing knowledge to foster collaboration and innovation
Support business operations and customers as a technical ambassador in forums
Contribute to IP strategy, identify risks, and assist in risk management for R&D projects

Key requirements

Master in Mechanical Engineering
5–10 years in R&D or engineering, preferably in high voltage equipment
Strong design and development experience with high voltage components (bushing experience advantageous)
Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
Understanding of business processes and R&D environments
Proven project management experience and cross-functional collaboration
Basic understanding of IP considerations in R&D

excellent communication cross-functional collaboration mentoring/junior staff support high voltage components design experience with bushings (advantage)R&D engineering methods and technologies

Description

In this Senior R&D role, you drive the development and delivery of innovative high-voltage products and technologies. You will lead key …

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