R&D Engineer – High Voltage Switchgear

Hitachi, Ltd.; Karlstein am Main; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Holiday and Christmas pay

Employer-funded pension scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Access to partner fitness studios with

IG Metall compensation alignment

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an R&D Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on high‑voltage switchgear and components such as circuit breaker drives, in an international, collaborative environment.

You will design with Creo, perform tolerance analyses, coordinate testing with external laboratories, maintain technical documentation, and drive continuous improvements while contributing to global, cross‑functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable field with several years of R&D or design engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Creo, SAP R/3, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of DIN/EN standards and material specifications.
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing tests.
• Strong technical mindset with interest in business processes and product lifecycle.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Design and implement innovative technical concepts using 3D CAD tools, including the creation of standard-compliant 2D drawings.
• Analyze, implement, and approve engineering changes as part of product lifecycle management.
• Dimension and design components based on defined technical requirements.
• Plan and conduct tolerance analyses and derive necessary design improvements.
• Plan, execute, and coordinate validation tests, including collaboration with external laboratories.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing enhancements and simplifications to existing designs, test setups, and data evaluation processes.
• Actively contribute to global, cross-functional teams and initiatives.

Kenntnisse

3D CAD design

SAP R/3

Technical documentation

Test planning & analysis

German & English language fluency

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SAP R/3

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity

In this role, you will become part of a multidisciplinary project team and work as an R&D Engineer within a global organization. Your focus will be on the development of high-voltage switchgear and key components, such as circuit breaker operating mechanisms drives.

This position offers a broad and exciting scope, covering topics across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, and failure analysis. We are looking for technically skilled and motivated team players who thrive in an international environment.

If you bring a structured, creative, and responsible way of working—combined with flexibility and strong problem-solving skills, we would love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design and implement innovative technical concepts using 3D CAD tools, including the creation of standard-compliant 2D drawings

• Analyze, implement, and approve engineering changes as part of product lifecycle management

• Dimension and design components based on defined technical requirements

• Plan and conduct tolerance analyses and derive necessary design improvements

• Plan, execute, and coordinate validation tests, including collaboration with external laboratories

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation

• Drive continuous improvement by proposing enhancements and simplifications to existing designs, test setups, and data evaluation processes

• Actively contribute to global, cross-functional teams and initiatives

Your background

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field, with several years of professional experience in R&D or design engineering (experience in hydraulics is a strong advantage)

• Hands‑on experience with 3D CAD design (Creo), SAP R/3, and technical documentation

• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., DIN, EN, material specifications)

• Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing tests and experiments

• Strong technical mindset with an interest in business processes and product lifecycle

• Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken)

More about us

• The opportunity to shape your role in a growing market and dynamic work environment

• Attractive compensation in line with IG Metall standards, including:

  • 30 days of vacation

  • Additional bonuses and benefits

  • Holiday and Christmas pay

• Structured onboarding with dedicated support

• Employer-funded pension scheme and retirement benefits

• Family‑friendly benefits, including holiday childcare programs and childcare support

• Access to over 7,500 partner fitness studios across Germany with the EGYM Wellpass

• Exciting career growth and professional development opportunities