R&D Engineer – High Voltage Switchgear | Karlstein am Main, Germany

In this role, you will become part of a multidisciplinary project team and work as an R&D Engineer within a global organization. Your focus will be on the development of high-voltage switchgear and key components, such as circuit breaker operating mechanisms drives.

This position offers a broad and exciting scope, covering topics across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, and failure analysis. We are looking for technically skilled and motivated team players who thrive in an international environment.

If you bring a structured, creative, and responsible way of working—combined with flexibility and strong problem-solving skills, we would love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact

Design and implement innovative technical concepts using 3D CAD tools, including the creation of standard-compliant 2D drawings.

Analyze, implement, and approve engineering changes as part of product lifecycle management.

Dimension and design components based on defined technical requirements.

Plan and conduct tolerance analyses and derive necessary design improvements.

Plan, execute, and coordinate validation tests, including collaboration with external laboratories.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

Drive continuous improvement by proposing enhancements and simplifications to existing designs, test setups, and data evaluation processes.

Actively contribute to global, cross-functional teams and initiatives.

Your background

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field, with several years of professional experience in R&D or design engineering (experience in hydraulics is a strong advantage).

Hands‑on experience with 3D CAD design (Creo), SAP R/3, and technical documentation.

Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., DIN, EN, material specifications).

Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing tests and experiments.

Strong technical mindset with an interest in business processes and product lifecycle.

Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken).

More about us

The opportunity to shape your role in a growing market and dynamic work environment.

Attractive compensation in line with IG Metall standards, including:

• 30 days of vacation.
• Additional bonuses and benefits.
• Holiday and Christmas pay.
• Structured onboarding with dedicated support.
• Employer‑funded pension scheme and retirement benefits.
• Family‑friendly benefits, including holiday childcare programs and childcare support.
• Access to over 7,500 partner fitness studios across Germany with the EGYM Wellpass.
• Exciting career growth and professional development opportunities.

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.