Research Scientist, Gas Insulation & HV Tech

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Dättwil; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland, seeks a PhD-level engineer to advance gas insulation technologies for high voltage applications within an international R&D team.

You will engage in advanced research and practical testing, combining theory with industrial implementation. The role emphasizes simulations, experimental work, and collaboration across centers to deliver sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with application in high voltage engineering.
• Strong knowledge of gas insulation and discharge physics.
• Practical experience in HV testing.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL for simulations.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and apply statistical methods and AI tools.
• Excellent English communication skills and a structured working style.
• Industrial R&D experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to research projects in gas insulation applications.
• Conduct investigations on dielectric strength, dielectric recovery, and partial discharge.
• Plan and execute high-voltage experimental studies.
• Model, simulate, and interpret gas discharge phenomena.
• Develop innovative concepts for gas-insulated technologies.
• Support design and optimization of HV switchgear.
• Collaborate with global teams and external research institutes.
• Document results and present findings at international conferences.

Skills

Gas insulation

Discharge physics

HV testing

Data analysis

AI tools

English communication

Structured working style

Industrial R&D experience

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field (high voltage)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland, seeks a PhD-level engineer to advance gas insulation technologies for high voltage applications within an international R&D team.

You will engage in advanced research and practical testing, combining theory with industrial implementation. The role emphasizes simulations, experimental work, and collaboration across centers to deliver sustainable energy solutions.