Lead R&D Engineer – Embedded Switchgear Monitoring

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an R&D Senior Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation to lead a multidisciplinary product development project.

You will define system requirements and architecture for next‑generation embedded monitoring solutions for high‑voltage switchgear. You will collaborate with international R&D teams across Switzerland, Sweden, and Asia, work with external partners, and drive integration, validation, and testing while supporting cybersecurity and data protection.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering, or similar.
• Several years of experience in embedded product development.
• Experience with requirements engineering and system architecture.
• Knowledge of electronics, firmware, software, integration, and testing.
• Experience working in international R&D environments.
• Strong communication skills and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements for new monitoring products
• Create product architectures for embedded platforms
• Evaluate technologies and recommend technical solutions
• Lead technical activities across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Collaborate with external development partners and internal experts
• Drive system integration, validation, and testing activities
• Support cybersecurity and data protection requirements
• Act as the technical counterpart to the Project Manager

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Embedded Engineering

Requirements engineering

System architecture

Electronics

Firmware

Software

Integration & testing

International experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering

Embedded engineering degree or similar

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an R&D Senior Engineer Switchgear Monitoring & Automation to lead a multidisciplinary product development project.

You will define system requirements and architecture for next‑generation embedded monitoring solutions for high‑voltage switchgear. You will collaborate with international R&D teams across Switzerland, Sweden, and Asia, work with external partners, and drive integration, validation, and testing while supporting cybersecurity and data protection.