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Location: Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium Job ID: R0130908 Date Posted: 2026-05-28 Company Name: Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Description At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity Collaboration = Great Innovation High Voltage Products is a business unit within Hitachi Energy key part of the energy transformation. The business unit develops, manufactures, and markets high voltage products for HVAC and HVDC systems, such as surge arresters, breakers, instrument transformers, capacitors, cooling systems and cable accessories. Innovation and sustainability is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centres are continuously challenging the technology limits developing the next generation products and solutions utilizing a high degree of innovation. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your development projects you will become part of company-wide R&D community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader.Join our Technology Centre and be part of our exciting journey towards a Greener Stronger and Smarter Grid. Your responsibilities : You will develop the next generation capacitors focusing on the electrical design Support R&D project or work-package, with structured and target-oriented working style Build experimental set-ups, conduct tests and analyze test results, possibly including physical modelling Work with a global R&D team ensuring a knowledge sharing, timely and high-quality deliverables Close collaboration with our Power Grids Research organization and with academia Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external partners Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc. Your background : Background in dielectrics, HV physics and/or electrotechnology, PhD or MSc Sound analytical skills and experience with planning, conducting and analysis of experiments. Ability to also work in other technical areas, as for example: materials, insulation systems, thermal management, Multiphysics integration. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills. Bonus if you also have working experience of modelling and characterization of HV capacitors and/or other HV devices with solid insulation. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.