Field Service Engineer (f/m/d)
Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:12 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join Hitachi Energy High Voltage Products, a leader in energy solutions. This role offers a dynamic environment with global opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead multicultural projects for gas-insulated substations worldwide.
- Ensure successful installation and maintenance while meeting deadlines.
- Oversee quality control and train local workforce on-site.
Skills
- Completed apprenticeship in metal, electrical, or automotive fields.
- Strong electro-technical knowledge is essential, further training is a plus.
- Fluent in German and good English, with a willingness to travel.
Is this helpful?
The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy High Voltage Products is the globally recognized specialist for power transmission and power distribution. The service unit is responsible for worldwide after-sales support of generator circuit breaker systems (GCB) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, additional services, troubleshooting, expansions, conversions, and replacements.
Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally active service team, you will appreciate independent, varied, and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practical training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead GIS installations and maintenance around the globe. A technically challenging position in a multicultural environment awaits you.
What You Can Achieve
Leading multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas-insulated switchgear for voltage levels from 110KV to 550KV
Responsible for the successful execution of on-site installation, maintenance, and repairs while adhering to contractual deadlines and considering local legal requirements
Responsible for the quality of on-site work through quality control and assessment of the skills of local assistants
Conducting product training on-site at the product and during installation
Responsible for risk evaluation and their minimization.
Coordination and instruction of workforce
Cost control of deployed resources and regular reporting to project management
Active participation in process improvements and proactive measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities
Your Background
Completed apprenticeship in metal construction, electrical, or automotive industry
Basic electrical engineering knowledge is a must, further electrical training is an advantage
At least 5 years of professional experience in assembly and commissioning
Very good German and good English skills, at least B2
Willingness for national and especially international worldwide assignments with up to 80% travel activity
Flexible, resilient, and communicative team player
Flair for pragmatic and unconventional problem-solving with high quality and safety standards
More About Us
Exciting and varied tasks with plenty of creative freedom
Attractive opportunities for further training and personal development
Interesting and diverse activities/projects – including assignments abroad
Well-coordinated and dynamic team
Open corporate culture
Attractive benefits package including fixed salary, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in accommodation choice
