Electrical technician in research high voltage lab 100% (w/m/d)

hitachi; Dättwil; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an high voltage lab engineer to join a dynamic team in Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland. You will operate and maintain cutting-edge HV labs, design and run tests, and work with researchers to validate innovative concepts while ensuring safe testing practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a diverse team and interaction with adjacent Hitachi Energy labs and business units, leveraging LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python for advanced measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (FH) or equivalent.
• Proven lab work experience with advanced measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, MATLAB or Python is highly welcome.
• Data analysis skills are a plus.
• HV lab experience is advantageous; German language skills are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain state-of-the-art high voltage labs.
• Plan, prepare and execute high voltage tests.
• Collaborate with researchers and technicians.
• Contribute to safe testing practices with local HSE support.
• Interact with Hitachi Energy lab partners and business units.

Skills

Lab testing

Measurement methods

Data analysis

Electrical engineering

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Location: Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID: R0111814
Date Posted: 2025-11-26
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

The opportunity

As high voltage lab engineer , you are a full member of a dynamic team of scientists and technicians working to shape the future technology to be used in high voltage products.

In this position, you can test innovative ideas, implement new measurement and diagnostics methods, while you maintain a functional and safe testing environment .

Come and join our team if you are interested in the field of high voltage technology and work towards a sustainable and exciting future in energy.

How you will make an impact:

• Run and maintain state-of-the‑art high voltage labs
• Participate actively in planning, preparation and execution of high voltage tests
• Collaborate closely with a team of scientists and technicians from research
• Bring your active contribution to the definition of safe testing practices in the lab during all phases of the experiments with the support of local HSE partners and research team
• Interact with partners in the adjacent Hitachi Energy high voltage labs and business units.

W hat you will bring:

• Education in electrical engineering with at least a bachelor degree (FH)
• Proven experience in lab work, including experimental setup with advanced measurement methods
• Knowledge of lab integrated programming using LabView, Matlab or Python is very much welcome
• Skills in data analysis are a plus.
• Past experience in high voltage lab is advantageous .
• Conversational level in English is required, good knowledge of German language is very appreciated.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in the power of diversity and the potential of every person. We are committed creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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