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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training & Development Specialist for the Bushing Factory of our Business Unit Transformers to join our team in Zürich-Altstetten shaping the future of energy through world-class learning and development. In this role you will support the line managers regarding skills management, identify training needs and develop local training plans, support the coordination of onboarding activities for new employees and be the local power user of the company’s learning management system. Main focus will be our blue collar population followed by our white collar workers.

How you will make an impact

• Maintain and update local skill sets in line with the given framework

• Identify training needs and develop local training plans aligned with company guidelines

• Integrate global and regional training initiatives into local curricula

• Maintain training records and documentation

• Conduct specified trainings, evaluate training effectiveness, as well as prepare and support internal trainers in delivering on-the-job training

• Ensure that training delivery aligns with defined standards

• Coordinate onboarding for new employees in collaboration with HR and managers

• Ensure completion of onboarding and required training within defined timelines

• Act as local power user of the learning management system, assign system access, manage user permissions, maintain training records as well as drive continuous process improvements within your area of responsibility

Your background

• University Degree in HR, Pedagogy, Psychology or Engineering

• Interest in manufacturing processes in a hands-on factory environment

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in training, skills/competency management or Learning & Development

• Experience in delivering training or workshops preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Experienced in working with LMS or skills management systems

• Well structured, self-driven personality with strong communication skills, who can effectively cooperate with operators, supervisors, managers and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment

• Fluent German and English

More about us

Our flexible working methods help you optimize your personal and professional performance, creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.