R&D Test Engineer

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We are looking for an R&D test engineer for film capacitors, which are a key development area for PGHV. We are eager to expand jumet research and development capabilities for film capacitors and metallized film.

Don’t hesitate to take this opportunity and join us!

Your responsibilities

• You will work on the next generation of capacitors, with a focus on testing and design improvements.

• You will create safe experimental setups, run tests, and analyze results, possibly with physical modeling.

• You will collaborate with a global R&D team to promote knowledge sharing and timely, high quality deliverables.

• Assist project teams with installation and execution of tests, measurements, and characterizations.

• Plan laboratory activities efficiently to meet team and project goals, following company guidelines.

• Proficient in testing power electronics, film capacitors, and metallized films using appropriate equipment and procedures.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and installations in proper order status to alert deviations and lead the implementation of a safety culture.

• Generate new ideas and proposals for R&D projects.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold degree in dielectrics, or bachelor of science or master of science in electrical,electronics,electrotechnical engineering or a relevant field equivalent in electrical testing.

• You have minimum 3 years of experience in high voltage electrical testing.

• You have prior experience with film metallization or film capacitors.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments.

• Demonstrated ability to develop project management and planning skills.

• Proficient in written and spoken english and french could be an advantage.

More about us

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’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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.www.hitachienergy.com.