Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0123796
Date Posted:
2026-04-14
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy High Voltage Service supports customers worldwide with after-sales services for generator circuit breakers and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). The team works closely with customers globally on installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting and modernization. In this role, you will be closely involved with the product and work on construction sites around the world. You will take on responsibility, contribute your own ideas and gain valuable international experience through extended assignments abroad. Continuous learning, teamwork and professional development are an integral part of your daily work.
How you’ll make an impact
Commission and test GIS systems in close cooperation with customer representatives
Verify correct system functionality according to specifications and scope of supply
Identify deviations and initiate corrective actions with project stakeholders
Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and procedures at all times
Apply and monitor environmental protection measures on site
Participate in site meetings with relevant stakeholders
Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, or a related field
Initial experience in commissioning and/or control system engineering
Fluent German and English communication skills
Ability to work independently under challenging site conditions
Willingness to travel globally up to 90% of working time
More about us
We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.
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.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
