R&D Test Engineer in High-Voltage (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Karlstein am Main; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Holiday pay

Christmas pay

Employer-funded pension

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Karlstein am Main is seeking an R&D Test Engineer focused on gas-insulated switchgear and related high‑voltage components.

You will plan, execute, and analyze tests in the company laboratory, ensuring design requirements are met and collaborating with global R&D teams to develop test protocols. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and documentation, with a chance to contribute to continuous improvements and certification activities within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in R&D, testing, or similar industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test activities with defined plans, timelines, and resources.
• Assemble, modify, and prepare test objects and lab setups for testing.
• Perform tests independently to achieve reliable, reproducible results.
• Analyze test results, conduct root-cause investigations, and support problem-solving.
• Coordinate internal and external testing, ensuring quality, progress, and budget alignment.
• Maintain test equipment and laboratory facilities with proper calibration.
• Prepare and communicate technical test documentation and results to stakeholders.
• Identify improvements in testing methods, tools, and processes and support standards compliance.

Skills

German-English communication

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

The R&D Test Engineer for high-voltage products (main focus: gas-insulated switchgear and hydromechanical operating mechanisms) is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests in our laboratory in Karlstein am Main, ensuring that products meet defined design requirements.

This role requires close collaboration with global R&D teams to develop test protocols and ensure quality assurance throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

How you'll make an impact

• Plan and execute test activities, including defining test plans, timelines, and required resources
• Assemble, modify, and prepare test objects and laboratory test setups for testing activities
• Perform tests independently and ensure reliable, accurate, and reproducible results
• Analyze test results, conduct root cause investigations, and support technical problem-solving activities
• Coordinate and monitor internal and external testing, ensuring alignment on quality, progress, and budget
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and readiness of test equipment, tools, and laboratory facilities
• Prepare and maintain technical test documentation and communicate results to relevant stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements in testing methods, tools, and processes while supporting certification activities and compliance with applicable standards

Your background

• Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in research and development, testing, or a comparable industrial environment
• Hands-on experience in assembling, modifying, or maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical systems is highly desirable
• Interest in practical engineering work and working with laboratory equipment, mechanical assemblies, and oil-filled high-voltage components
• Basic understanding of relevant technical fundamentals in the field
• Familiarity with external standards and regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment

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
• 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

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.