R&D Senior Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

Hitachi • Mount Pleasant, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer works with a collaborative, international team to design, develop, test, and validate high-voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical energy infrastructure. The role combines power-systems expertise with hands-on product development, testing, and application engineering. The engineer takes ownership of complex challenges, works with cross-functional teams, and contributes to solutions from concept and validation through customer applications. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. It offers opportunities to contribute to next-generation high-voltage equipment, product innovation, and performance improvements that support a reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy grid.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 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.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills in cross-functional and global environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 supporting product qualification and design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent and intellectual property activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities for technical and professional growth across a global organization.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior