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About this Field Service Engineer (f/m/d) role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0118291

Date Posted:

2026-02-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS), including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements.

Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally active service team, you will appreciate the independent, varied and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practice-oriented training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead new GIS installations around the globe. A technically challenging position in a multicultural environment awaits you.
You can expect an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow in it.


Senior as well as junior applications are welcome!

How you will make an impact

  • Managing multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas insulated switchgear for the voltage level of 110KV - 550KV.

  • Responsible for the successful execution of on-site installation / maintenance / repairs in compliance with contractual deadlines and in compliance with local legal requirements.

  • Responsible for the quality of work performed on site through quality control and assessment of skills of local support staff.

  • Conduct on-site product training on the product and during installation (optional).

  • Coordination of local labor.

  • Cost control of resources used and regular reporting to project management.

  • Actively contribute to process improvements and proactively take measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities.

Your background

  • Completed apprenticeship in the metal construction, electrical or automotive industry, or similar

  • Basic knowledge in electrical engineering is a desirable must, further training in electrical engineering is an advantage

  • Work experience in assembly & commissioning is an advantage

  • Very good German and good English skills, at least B2

  • Willingness for national and especially international worldwide assignments with up to 90 % travel time

  • Flexible, resilient and communicative team player

  • Flair for pragmatic and unconventional solutions with high quality and safety standards

More about us

  • Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom

  • Attractive training and development opportunities

  • Interesting and very varied activities/projects, including off-shore assignments

  • Well-established and dynamic team

  • Open corporate culture

  • An attractive benefits package including fixed, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in the choice of accommodation

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. 

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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 smar

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