R&D Designer (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) – High Voltage Switching Devices (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

Would you describe yourself as someone who has fast understanding of technical topics and likes to navigate through diverse opinions to find a commonly agreed solution? Are you looking for opportunity to work with world’s leading experts in technology development for high voltage switching devices? If so, we are looking for an R&D Designer (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) to strengthen our teams in Hitachi Energy Research center in Baden-Daettwil. In this position, you will be contributing to the design and technology development projects in our CAD/PLM landscape for ongoing research.

How you’ll make an impact

• 3D/2D CAD/PLM implementation from concept design to prototype/test object within technology development projects

• Create, modify and analyze the design of selected components and prototypes/test objects of switching devices in close collaboration with R&D engineers and Scientists

• Safety compliance for pressurized vessels and mechanical loads, including stress analysis of selected components

• Manage procurement of components and materials in coordination with logistics

• Support our laboratory engineers and technicians in assembling and operating new prototypes/test objects

Your background 

• Successfully completed apprenticeship as Konstrukteur/in EFZ

• Excellent know-how in CAD/PLM systems, ideally PTC CREO and PTC Windchill

• Creative, independent and goal-oriented mindset

• Passion for tackling technical challenges, ideally with hands-on experience

• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)