Field Service Engineer (f/m/d)
Hitachi · Zürich
Location:
Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0118291Date Posted:
2026-02-02Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob 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