(Senior) Scientist – Gas Circuit Breaker Research - 80-100% (f/m/d)

Description

We are looking for a senior research scientist with experience in gas circuit breakers or in high-voltage technology, to strengthen our team at our research center in Baden / CH.

Your Responsibilities

Define, plan, lead and contribute to multidisciplinary industrial research projects on gas circuit breakers, high-voltage engineering, electrical power devices

Create and research new concepts for high-voltage AC and DC gas circuit breakers and gaseous insulation

Contribute toshape the long-term R&D strategy of gas circuit breakers and high voltage switchgear

Collaborate with Hitachi Energy business units and research centers, universities, and externalpartners

Build your network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise

Disseminate your results in technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications

Your Requirements

3+ years of industry or postdoc experience in the area of circuit breaker or high-voltage technology

Project management, people- or technical leadership experience

PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineeringor applied physics or equivalent experience

Proven track recordin science or in industry

Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative and creativity

Background related to cold / thermal plasma physics and applications, experimental fluid dynamics or combustion physics is an advantage

Fluency in English (written and spoken)