Location:
Karlstein am Main, Bavaria, GermanyJob ID:
R0129266Date Posted:
2026-06-01Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AGProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
The R&D Test Engineer for high-voltage products (main focus: gas-insulated switchgear and hydromechanical operating mechanisms) is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests in our laboratory in Karlstein am Main, ensuring that products meet defined design requirements.
This role requires close collaboration with global R&D teams to develop test protocols and ensure quality assurance throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
How you’ll make an impact
Plan and execute test activities, including defining test plans, timelines, and required resources
Coordinate and monitor internal and external testing, ensuring alignment on quality, progress, and budget
Perform tests independently and ensure reliable and accurate results and conduct test analyses for documentation and root cause investigations
Ensure proper maintenance and readiness of test equipment and tools
Prepare and maintain technical test documentation and share results with relevant stakeholders
Identify and implement improvements in testing methods, tools, and processes
Support certification activities and ensure compliance with applicable standards
Contribute to budget planning and monitor costs related to testing activities
Your background
Degree in Engineering or a related field
0–2 years of experience in research and development in an industrial or business environment
Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
Basic understanding of relevant technical fundamentals in the field
Familiarity with external standards and regulations
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
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
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in research and development in an industrial or business environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Basic understanding of relevant technical fundamentals in the field
- Familiarity with external standards and regulations
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
