The opportunity

Join our Business Unit High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon as an R&D Engineer in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Technology Development. Work in a dynamic and agile environment with ambitious goals. Collaborate at the intersection of technology and product development of gas-insulated switchgear. If you have high quality standards and are eager to elevate our products, this is the right opportunity for you. Be part of an innovative working culture within an international environment in Zurich.

How you’ll make an impact

• Development of gas-insulated switchgear with a focus on SF6 alternative gases and high voltage equipment

• Collaborate with internal and external partners during technology and product development

• Organization of development & type test series (high power, high voltage, high current, mechanical, or environmental, etc.) according to international standards in GIS product development projects and for customer qualification

• Collaboration with internal and external laboratories

• Summarize development results in technical reports, presentations, and design guidelines

• Participate in complex quality cases and continuous improvement activities
   

Your background

• Electrical engineer, physicist, mechanical engineer, or related fields with professional experience; a PhD will be also considered as working experience

• Experience in high-voltage switchgear development is an advantage

• Team player with a creative, independent, and solution-oriented approach

• Proficient in English; German is an advantage

• Good communication skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

• Project leader skills or willingness to acquire them

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
   

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.