R&D Senior Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, PA, is seeking an R&D Senior Engineer to design, develop, test, and validate high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies that support critical energy infrastructure worldwide. You will lead and collaborate across international teams, turning customer needs into practical engineering solutions and ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations.

More than a role, this position offers opportunities to advance high‑voltage technology, influence

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of power-system fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and test data.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation.
• Strong communication and collaboration in global teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead and contribute to HV circuit breaker technology development.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Support international R&D projects and lead technical work packages when needed.
• Review non-standard specifications and evaluate equipment suitability.
• 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 for qualification and design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent activities.

Kenntnisse

Power systems

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

R&D Senior Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

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.

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.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-29

Reference number R0148200

About Hitachi Energy

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.

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