The opportunity

Join our High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon. We develop world-class High Voltage Circuit Breakers. As an R&D Senior Engineer, you will work on innovative solutions from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with global experts and engineers to create best-in-class products. Our team values creativity, technical excellence, and teamwork. You will learn from leading specialists and grow your expertise in multi-physical simulations and product development. We offer an international environment, flexible working conditions, and an innovative culture.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop new products and core components for High Voltage Circuit Breakers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability

• Collaborate closely with engineers, technical experts, and scientists across our global R&D team to drive innovation and share knowledge

• Plan, execute, and analyze engineering simulations using both commercial and in-house tools to support product development

• Take ownership of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, playing a key role in technology and product development projects

• Transform simulation and testing results into validated designs that deliver strong and consistent performance in real-world applications

• Contribute to defining future development directions and actively improve the capabilities of our CFD simulation tools and methodologies

• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to ensure knowledge sharing and support decision-making processes

• Leverage expertise to provide insights that guide management decisions and strengthen global R&D efforts

Your background

• Master’s degree in mechanical or high voltage engineering

• Experience in power equipment development, especially high voltage switchgear

• Proven expertise in CFD application for product development

• Practical experience with FEA simulation tools and CAD

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multicultural teams

• Excellent English skills and willingness to learn German