Location:
Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0133058
Date Posted:
2026-06-17
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and shape sustainable high-voltage technologies. You will join an international R&D team focused on gas insulation. The team develops eco-efficient solutions for high-voltage applications. You will work on advanced research and industrial implementation.
You will contribute to cutting-edge projects in gas-insulated switchgear. You will collaborate across research centers and business units. The role offers exposure to both theory and practical testing.
You will grow your expertise in high-voltage engineering and gas physics. You will strengthen your skills in simulations and experimental methods. You will work in a collaborative and diverse environment.
This role offers strong development opportunities and technical ownership. You will contribute to future-ready, sustainable energy solutions.
Actively contribute to research projects in gas insulation applications
Conduct investigations on dielectric strength, dielectric recovery, partial discharge
Plan and execute high-voltage experimental studies
Model, simulate, interpret gas discharge phenomena
Develop innovative concepts for gas-insulated technologies
Support design and optimization of HV switchgear
Collaborate with global teams and external research institutes
Document results, publish findings and present your work at international conferences
Your background
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with application in high voltage engineering
Strong knowledge of gas insulation and discharge physics
Practical experience in HV testing
Expertise in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL
Ability to analyze complex datasets and interpret results using statistical methods, modern AI tools
Solid English communication skills and structured working style
Relevant experience in industrial R&D is very beneficial
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.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
