Senior R&D Engineer (f/m/d) Vacuum Switching Devices and Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Siemens AG; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Siemens share plans

30 days vacation

Flexible training

Barrier-free locations

Job summary

Siemens AG in Berlin is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer (f/m/d) for Vacuum Switching Devices and Vacuum Circuit Breakers to lead national and international R&D projects in the medium voltage sector.

You will design, execute, and lead feasibility studies, develop innovative design features, integrate new technologies to boost performance and reduce costs, and maintain quality, costs, and schedules through project completion while collaborating with partners, research institutes, and universities.

Qualifications

• Experience in vacuum switching technology and drive systems.
• Strong project management with focus on innovation.
• Knowledge of CAD and Siemens NX.
• Excellent command of English and German.

Responsibilities

• Lead national and international development and innovation projects in the medium voltage sector.
• Conduct pre-development studies to demonstrate technical feasibility of new products.
• Develop innovative design features for vacuum switching devices.
• Integrate new technologies to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Be responsible for quality, costs, and timelines until project completion.
• Build and maintain contacts with partners, research institutes, and universities.

Skills

Vacuum switching

Multiphysics

Project management

English & German

Education

PhD or MSc in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD

Job description

Senior R&D Engineer (f/m/d) Vacuum Switching Devices and Vacuum Circuit Breakers

524220

02-Nov-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Research & Development

Are you passionate about innovations? Join our team and play a key role in designing, executing, and leading R&D projects in the medium voltage sector to success through innovative technologies.

What we offer you

• An attractive remuneration package
• Access to Siemens share plans
• 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules that allow time off for you and your family
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests
• Barrier-free locations

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here .

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You'll make an impact by

• You lead national and international development and innovation projects in the medium voltage sector, taking ownership for success and results.
• You conduct pre-development studies to demonstrate the technical feasibility of new products and technologies.
• You work on the development of innovative design features.
• You integrate new technologies to improve performance and reduce costs.
• You are responsible for quality, costs, and timelines until the completion of the innovation, ensuring that all goals are met.
• You build and maintain contacts with partners, research institutes, and universities to foster knowledge exchange and innovation.

This is how you'll win us over

• You have several years of experience in vacuum switching technology and mechanical and electromechanical drive systems and profound knowledge of switching devices for indoor and outdoor applications.
• You have excellent project management skills, enabling you to lead innovation projects in groundbreaking technologies and proven experience with multiphysics systems, including electromagnetics, mechanical, and thermal domains,
• Your working style is characterized by an innovative, adaptable, and proactive attitude, enabling you to contribute optimally to a wide range of projects and technological challenges.
• You are creative with strong analytical skills, result and target orientation, high quality standards, and team play.
• You have a Ph.D. or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or in a related field and good knowledge of CAD and hands‑on experience with software such as Siemens NX.
• You have excellent communication skills in English and German, and you can effectively present sophisticated results to multiple audiences.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That's why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer , we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities.

About us

At Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, infrastructure, and industries. We enable the transition to a sustainable energy system, while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. That's why we are committed to creating a greener future and transforming the way we live and work.

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