R&D Engineer Materials Compliance 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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. 

The materials team supports colleagues from throughout the business unit with material selection, qualification, processing and failure analysis, to ensure the highest quality and best customer experience of our products. 

We are looking for a Chemist or Materials Expert (m/f) with a background in chemistry, material science, materials characterization methods, materials compliance, and sustainability. We offer a dynamic and inspiring R&D environment in close cooperation with other Hitachi Energy R&D units, and self-determined work in a motivated and cross-disciplinary team with a wide range of experience and competences. We offer excellent opportunities for further career development, both nationally and internationally. 

• Materials selection, specification and qualification as part of product development projects in interdisciplinary teams between materials science, mechanical and electrical engineering 

• Support our global teams in interpreting material-related regulations and material selection to assure Hitachi Energies High Voltage Products portfolio sustainability and compliance 

• Close collaboration with scientists and engineers from Hitachi Energy research, development centers and external laboratories and service providers around the world  

• Drive continuous improvement processes including audit and oversight mechanisms related to materials selection, testing, sustainability and compliance 

• Create and maintain the appropriate internal guidelines, processes and standards for product qualification, testing, sustainability and compliance 

• MSc degree or equivalent degree (university of applied science/university) in chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, PhD degree in a relevant field is a plus 

• 10+ year of experience in chemistry or materials science, including material synthesis, characterization and performance testing. Good knowledge of materials characterization methods  

• Good knowledge of product material compliance regulations: REACH, RoHS, TSCA, California Proposition 65 

• Familiarity with production and characterization methods of alternative isolation gases 

• Strong knowledge of production technology of High Voltage Dry Capacitors and the materials used within 

• Experience working in a in large multinational company, including communication with suppliers on material compliance and quality topics  

• Team player with excellent communication skills 

• Fluency in English, basic German skills 

• Willingness to travel internationally (10-20%) 

• Strong coordination and organization skills