Hitachi

Equipment Engineer 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi  •  Switzerland (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Location:

Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0131578

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

Join Hitachi, Ltd. as an Equipment Engineer and play a key role in optimizing and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure high performance, reliability, and efficiency. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting innovative manufacturing processes.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Develop and implement modifications and upgrades to existing manufacturing equipment to improve efficiency, yield, and safety

  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex manufacturing machinery and systems

  • Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and implement preventive measures

  • Collaborate with production, R&D, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues and optimize processes

  • Create and maintain documentation for equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and technical specifications

  • Train technicians and operators on new equipment and updated procedures

  • Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement of required components and ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations

  • Support the selection, installation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical Engineering

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in equipment engineering within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex machinery and identify root causes of failures

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

  • English is mandatory, German is beneficial

More about us 

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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Hitachi

About Hitachi

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.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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