(Senior) Scientist – Gas Circuit Breaker Research - 80-100% (f / m / d)

HITACHI ENERGY LTD; Dättwil; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a senior research scientist to enhance their research team in high-voltage technology. This role involves leading innovative projects on gas circuit breakers and contributing to the R&D strategy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong background in electrical engineering, along with proven leadership and communication skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape the future of high-voltage solutions and contribute to groundbreaking research in the field.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in circuit breakers or high-voltage technology.
• Proven track record in science or industry with project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead multidisciplinary research projects on gas circuit breakers and high-voltage engineering.
• Collaborate with business units and external partners to innovate in high-voltage technology.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Leadership

High-Voltage Technology

Gas Circuit Breakers

Communication Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Cold/Thermal Plasma Physics

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Applied Physics

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a senior research scientist with experience in gas circuit breakers or high-voltage technology to strengthen our team at our research center in Baden / CH.

Your Responsibilities

1. Define, plan, lead, and contribute to multidisciplinary industrial research projects on gas circuit breakers, high-voltage engineering, and electrical power devices.
2. Create and research new concepts for high-voltage AC and DC gas circuit breakers and gaseous insulation.
3. Contribute to shaping the long-term R&D strategy of gas circuit breakers and high-voltage switchgear.
4. Collaborate with Hitachi Energy business units, research centers, universities, and external partners.
5. Build your network within the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise.
6. Disseminate your results through technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.

Your Requirements

1. At least 3 years of industry or postdoctoral experience in the area of circuit breakers or high-voltage technology.
2. Project management and leadership experience, either in people or technical roles.
3. PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, or equivalent experience.
4. Proven track record in science or industry.
5. Excellent leadership, communication skills, team-oriented attitude, initiative, and creativity.
6. Background related to cold/thermal plasma physics and applications, experimental fluid dynamics, or combustion physics is an advantage.
7. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.