Asset Specialist | HVDC & Power Electronics

At Octagon Professionals, we are supporting a global technology leader in the energy sector to find a DC Circuit Breaker Expert for their European R&D Center in Arnhem. This is a highly specialised, senior-level role, ideal for someone who enjoys bridging innovation with practical application.

About the role

You will play a central role in developing MV/HV DC circuit breakers-leading the process from research through to product level. The position involves close collaboration with universities, research institutes, and in-house engineering teams across Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of MV/HV DC circuit breakers
• Applying electromagnetic simulation techniques to improve design (e.g. Thomson coil actuators)
• Contributing to system-level architecture and performance improvements
• Securing and applying insights from partnerships with European research institutions
• Designing measurement techniques for circuit breaker testing

Qualifications:

• Experience in developing DC circuit breakers at the MV/HV level
• Solid background in system architecture and topology
• Hands-on knowledge of simulation and testing methods
• Comfortable working with academic and industry stakeholders
• Fluency in English
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands

You’ll be part of a team working on some of the most complex and important technologies in the power sector. We are looking for someone who’s ready to make a long-term impact-both technically and collaboratively.

If this sounds like the next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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