Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. As a Local Product Group of High Voltage Products, the High Current Systems unit is responsible for the development, sales, manufacturing, and service of generator circuit-breaker systems.

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

Join our team in Zürich-Oerlikon. In this challenging leadership role, you will oversee the technical delivery and supervise the engineering team. Do you want to take our business to the next level? This is your chance to work at a strategic level with high visibility to our management team. Are you able to stand up for your ideas and challenge the status quo? Do you combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on mentality? If so, a new challenge awaits you - welcome to Hitachi Energy.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) Product and Project Engineering teams in designing, implementing, and deploying the required technical documentation (i.e. drawings, manuals, components list, etc.)

• Provide consulting concerning technical documentation and design data to other departments (project management, sales, product management etc.) 

• Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to the engineering departments by following new product development projects and by making sure product data always adheres to global and local standard and regulations.

• Manage the task of Global Product Support for our GCB portfolio and be part of a global network of peers from other product units

• Drive the performance and the continuous improvement of the engineering functions to ensure that all engineering activities meet the required safety, integrity, financial and contractual requirements

• Manage the planning and tracking of engineering activities, ensuring the quality and respect of timeline, according to the best practices and standards of the industry

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training

• Make key technical decisions and supporting resolution of technical issues 

• Build effective team environments where individuals work collaboratively 

• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• Master's/PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Several years of experience in a similar role, supported by a solid understanding of the technical processes in an industrial environment

• Experience with design tools (CAD, electrical schemes, etc.)

• Knowledge of the high voltage product market would be an asset

• Strong leadership experience or clearly demonstrated leadership potential

• Fluency in English. German and language skills would be an asset

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability for the tasks by adhering to timelines

• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization

• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and a proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and peers