R&D Senior Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer to drive development, testing, and validation of high-voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical energy infrastructure.

You will shape product concepts, interpret customer requirements, and lead technical work packages in a global setting, while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal procedures. The role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and impact across markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in power systems, utilities, substations, or high-voltage equipment applications.
• Strong understanding of power-system fundamentals and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, and test data.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills in cross-functional and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of new and existing high-voltage circuit breaker technologies.
• Translate customer and application requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Support international R&D projects and lead technical work packages when needed.
• Review non-standard specifications and evaluate equipment suitability for customer applications.
• Conduct product performance evaluations, inspections, and root cause investigations.
• Define test requirements and support electrical and electro-mechanical testing programs.
• Analyze test results and develop technical reports that support product qualification and design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent and intellectual property activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electro-mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping the future of power systems and advancing technologies that keep the grid reliable, resilient, and sustainable? As a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer, you will join a highly collaborative team focused on the design, development, testing, and validation of high-voltage circuit breaker technologies that support critical energy infrastructure around the world.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise in power systems with hands-on product development, testing, and application engineering. Working within an international environment, you will take ownership of complex engineering challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that move from concept and validation to real-world customer applications.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise in high-voltage equipment, influence next-generation technologies, and make a meaningful impact on the evolution of a more reliable and sustainable energy grid. Whether leading technical assignments, supporting product innovation, or driving performance improvements, your contributions will directly support customers and communities worldwide.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and contribute to the development of new and existing high-voltage circuit breaker technologies.
• Translate customer and application requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Support international R&D projects and lead technical work packages when needed.
• Review non-standard specifications and evaluate equipment suitability for customer applications.
• Conduct product performance evaluations, inspections, and root cause investigations.
• Define test requirements and support electrical and electro-mechanical testing programs.
• Analyze test results and develop technical reports that support product qualification and design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent and intellectual property activities.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in power systems, utilities, substations, or high-voltage equipment applications.
• Strong understanding of power-system fundamentals and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, and test data.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills in cross-functional and global environments.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help develop technologies that support the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.
• We invest in learning, mentorship, and career development, providing opportunities to grow both technically and professionally across a global organization.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative culture where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement empower everyone to make a lasting impact.

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