R&D Lab Scientist: Experimental Testing & Measurements

Hitachi; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

PPK (employee savings)

Home office equipment or allowance

Spectacles and contact lenses

Company events and team building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland’s Krakow Research Center seeks an R&D Operational Specialist for experimental research, testing and measurements. You will operate and maintain lab equipment, perform diverse mechanical, thermal, electrical, and vibroacoustic tests, and support project teams with high-quality data.

The role requires hands-on lab experience, a degree in a technical field, and fluent English to collaborate in international groups; a strong focus on data quality and safety standards is

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment, testing systems, or industrial measurement environments.
• Practical knowledge of experimental methods and material characterization techniques, with experience in mechanical, thermal, electrical, or vibroacoustic testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment used for material characterization and testing.
• Design, prepare, and execute experimental tests supporting research and development projects.
• Perform mechanical, thermal, electrical, and vibroacoustic measurements, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Support researchers in experiment design, sample preparation, test setup, and execution of laboratory activities.
• Analyze and document test results, ensuring data quality and traceability.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, laboratory procedures, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver experimental solutions meeting project objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Laboratory work

Experimental methods

Material characterization

Mechanical testing

Thermal testing

Electrical testing

Vibroacoustic testing

English fluency

Education

BSc or MSc in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Testing systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy Poland’s Krakow Research Center seeks an R&D Operational Specialist for experimental research, testing and measurements. You will operate and maintain lab equipment, perform diverse mechanical, thermal, electrical, and vibroacoustic tests, and support project teams with high-quality data.

The role requires hands-on lab experience, a degree in a technical field, and fluent English to collaborate in international groups; a strong focus on data quality and safety standards is