Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0145411

Date Posted:

2026-09-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Job Description:

The opportunity 

We are looking for a Project Manager for Secondary Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will manage secondary engineering projects (LCC local control cabinets) from handover from sales until the end of installation, including engineering and production in collaboration with primary engineering and under the leadership of the Commercial Project Manager of the GIS Project. 

How you’ll make an impact

Lead secondary engineering projects from handover from sales, clarification of specifications, and full project management scope (scope, time, cost) 
Lead engineering activities with the extended workbench (base design and detail design) 
Detect deviations and claims, clarify with customers, and conduct customer meetings 
Achieve design freeze and customer approval, create production documents, and support production in feeder factories or supplier factories 
Conduct final acceptance tests with customers, support site installation and commissioning, and create as-built documents for project close-out 
Actively participate in project reporting structures such as the digital project board 
Assist with sales and tender processes and provide support to the production line 
Contribute to development projects and improvement initiatives

Your background 

Degree in electrical Engineering background 
Min. 5 years experience in engineering of secondary projects and project management 
Financial and technical competence for executing secondary projects according to internal guidelines 
Fluency in English is required; fluency in German and other languages is desired 
Experience with Zuken E3 is a plus 
Independent, well-structured, and autonomous way of working with self-control of work and associated actions 
Responsibility for technical and standard-compliant project execution, coordination with upstream and downstream departments, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001) 
Solid background in managing and aligning key stakeholders
Experience coordinating cross-functional activities and initiatives
Approx. 10% travel required

More about us 

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. You will work in a collaborative and international environment where innovation, learning, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

About the company

Hitachi is a global conglomerate that provides energy solutions, digital transformation services, home appliances, and infrastructure projects to governments, businesses, and consumers. Its offerings turn data into insights to optimize operations and support sustainable development, with Hitachi Energy focusing on renewable energy and grid solutions. It differentiates itself through an integrated portfolio across hardware, software, and services, backed by a long history and a focus on societal impact. Its goal is to build a sustainable society by using data and technology to improve energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and quality of life.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

September 15, 2026, Hitachi Energy announced a $528 million Mississippi transformer factory.
September 24, 2026, Hitachi Rail posted 14% traction energy savings in Singapore.
September 24, 2026, Hitachi joined Japan's SIP circular-economy program for recycled plastics AI.

What critics are saying

April 2026 restructuring cut 12,000 jobs, exposing weak businesses and morale damage.
The Mississippi transformer plant starts production in 2029, leaving long execution risk.
If HMAX fails to monetize, Hitachi remains a shrinking asset-seller, not a platform leader.

What makes Hitachi unique

Hitachi's HMAX unifies OT, IT, and physical assets into industry-specific AI products.
September 30, 2026, FANUC chose Hitachi's factories as Customer Zero for physical AI.
Hitachi Energy couples grid hardware with software, backed by a $1.5 billion U.S. buildout.

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Benzinga

Oct 28th, 2026

Hitachi unveils a new global Digital Services company turning cloud, Data and AI into measurable business outcomes: Hitachi Digital.

Hitachi unveils a new global Digital Services company turning cloud, Data and AI into measurable business outcomes: Hitachi Digital. Uniting GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services under a single global brand, Hitachi Digital will deliver end-to-end capabilities that help organizations in complex, mission-critical industries drive business transformation Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced plans to launch Hitachi Digital Inc. ("Hitachi Digital"), a new global digital services company, on April 1, 2027, in accordance with the integration plan announced in January 2026[1]. Hitachi Digital will unite Hitachi's U.S. subsidiaries, GlobalLogic Inc. ("GlobalLogic") and Hitachi Digital Services LLC ("Hitachi Digital Services") under a single company using the Hitachi brand, with a brand campaign launching today. Hitachi Digital will steadily guide enterprise digital transformation at the convergence of cloud, data and AI toward concrete business results. With approximately 35,000 professionals in 27 countries and more than 880 active clients, Hitachi Digital combines product and software engineering with enterprise systems and operational expertise, backed by more than 100 years of Hitachi experience building and operating mission-critical infrastructure. Hitachi Digital delivers sustainable solutions across both the physical and digital tech stack, engineering new digital products and AI capabilities for its clients, modernizing the enterprise core behind them, and running them reliably at scale. The success of this differentiated combination will be driven by the dedicated Hitachi Digital teams centered on Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) supporting clients around the world. "Our clients need one partner who understands how an industry works, maintains deep technology ecosystem relationships, while engineering what's new, modernizing what's underneath and keeping it all running across the enterprise," said Anand Birje, CEO and Chairman, Hitachi Digital. "Hitachi Digital brings digital engineering and operations together as one company, at global scale, with the industrial depth of Hitachi behind us. We can be our clients' one trusted partner from strategy through operations, engineering what the world depends on." Driving Digital Transformation at Scale Hitachi Digital will serve as a strategic partner across the full transformation lifecycle, bringing deep domain expertise in key vertical industries and AI-era focused service lines including Physical AI, Data and Intelligence, Cloud and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Enterprise Applications. The insights and technical expertise gained through delivering these comprehensive services will continue to fuel our IP differentiation, including HMAX by Hitachi ("HMAX"), a next-generation suite of solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure. Furthermore, our strategic alliance partnerships across the full tech stack, from the data layer to frontier AI labs, will be multiplied and amplified. The two companies coming together as Hitachi Digital have been recognized by leading industry analysts for their differentiated capabilities, resulting in rankings from ISG Research as a Leader in Intelligent Robotics and Physical AI Services, Digital Engineering Services, and Generative AI Services. "Hitachi Digital Services has been recognized for connecting edge intelligence, robotics and AI-driven decision layers into secure, mission-critical environments. GlobalLogic has demonstrated differentiated strength across augmented design, R&D Services, intelligent operations and connected experience, and integrated platform and application services by leading with consulting, AI-first engineering and deep domain expertise. These outcomes are the result of what is now Hitachi Digital's differentiation - a fusion of deep industrial heritage with enterprise-grade AI orchestration," said Gowtham Sampath, Assistant Director and Principal Analyst, ISG Research. Accelerating Physical AI What further sets Hitachi Digital apart is the Hitachi Group's long-standing operational technology (OT) and domain knowledge in industrial businesses. Backed by that knowledge, Hitachi Digital will accelerate the implementation of both enterprise AI and Physical AI in industries including manufacturing, mobility and energy, as well as across the Hitachi Group through its "customer zero" initiatives. Hitachi Digital's synergy revenue with the Hitachi Group grew 46 percent year-on-year in the first half. Central to the work at the Hitachi Group and beyond are the company's FDEs, who work directly in clients' operational environments to put these AI capabilities into practice. These teams of AI specialists, data scientists and engineers work alongside clients and technology partners to apply new AI and digital capabilities inside complex enterprise and operational environments. Hitachi Digital will continue to scale through investment in AI, data and cloud talent, including FDEs, along with expanded alliances and acquisitions across the technology ecosystem. Hitachi Digital will also drive adoption of Lumada 3.0, empowering co-creation for client innovation and continue to expand its business. "With the launch of Hitachi Digital, Hitachi will evolve into a global digital services company capable of providing end-to-end solutions ranging from enterprise AI to Physical AI," said Jun Abe, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Systems & Services Sector, Hitachi. "By uniting GlobalLogic's digital engineering with Hitachi Digital Services' enterprise and operational expertise, and leveraging the FDE team as a driving force, together with Hitachi's OT and domain knowledge in social infrastructure, we will work alongside clients throughout their business transformation and help maximize value creation. Through these efforts, we will strongly advance our clients' digital transformation globally, drive the growth of Lumada 3.0 and contribute to the harmonized society envisioned in Hitachi's management plan, 'Inspire 2027.'" About Hitachi Digital Inc. Hitachi Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is a global digital services company that helps organizations in complex, mission-critical industries turn cloud, data and AI into measurable business outcomes. Formed by uniting GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services, the company brings digital engineering and operations together, from enterprise AI to Physical AI, with approximately 35,000 professionals in 27 countries. Hitachi Digital engineers what the world depends on. Visit us at www.hitachidigital.com. About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, well-being and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Trademark notice All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.

Financial Post

Oct 27th, 2026

Hitachi unveils a new global Digital Services company turning cloud, Data and AI into measurable business outcomes: Hitachi Digital.

Hitachi unveils a new global Digital Services company turning cloud, Data and AI into measurable business outcomes: Hitachi Digital. Business Wire Published Oct 27, 2026 Uniting GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services under a single global brand, Hitachi Digital will deliver end-to-end capabilities that help organizations in complex, mission-critical industries drive business transformation SANTA CLARA, Calif. & TOKYO - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced plans to launch Hitachi Digital Inc. ("Hitachi Digital"), a new global digital services company, on April 1, 2027, in accordance with the integration plan announced in January 2026[1]. Hitachi Digital will unite Hitachi's U.S. subsidiaries, GlobalLogic Inc. ("GlobalLogic") and Hitachi Digital Services LLC ("Hitachi Digital Services") under a single company using the Hitachi brand, with a brand campaign launching today. Hitachi Digital will steadily guide enterprise digital transformation at the convergence of cloud, data and AI toward concrete business results. Story continues below With approximately 35,000 professionals in 27 countries and more than 880 active clients, Hitachi Digital combines product and software engineering with enterprise systems and operational expertise, backed by more than 100 years of Hitachi experience building and operating mission-critical infrastructure. Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Hitachi Digital delivers sustainable solutions across both the physical and digital tech stack, engineering new digital products and AI capabilities for its clients, modernizing the enterprise core behind them, and running them reliably at scale. The success of this differentiated combination will be driven by the dedicated Hitachi Digital teams centered on Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) supporting clients around the world. "Our clients need one partner who understands how an industry works, maintains deep technology ecosystem relationships, while engineering what's new, modernizing what's underneath and keeping it all running across the enterprise," said Anand Birje, CEO and Chairman, Hitachi Digital. "Hitachi Digital brings digital engineering and operations together as one company, at global scale, with the industrial depth of Hitachi behind us. We can be our clients' one trusted partner from strategy through operations, engineering what the world depends on." Driving Digital Transformation at Scale Hitachi Digital will serve as a strategic partner across the full transformation lifecycle, bringing deep domain expertise in key vertical industries and AI-era focused service lines including Physical AI, Data and Intelligence, Cloud and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Enterprise Applications. The insights and technical expertise gained through delivering these comprehensive services will continue to fuel our IP differentiation, including HMAX by Hitachi ("HMAX"), a next-generation suite of solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure. Furthermore, our strategic alliance partnerships across the full tech stack, from the data layer to frontier AI labs, will be multiplied and amplified. The two companies coming together as Hitachi Digital have been recognized by leading industry analysts for their differentiated capabilities, resulting in rankings from ISG Research as a Leader in Intelligent Robotics and Physical AI Services, Digital Engineering Services, and Generative AI Services. Story continues below "Hitachi Digital Services has been recognized for connecting edge intelligence, robotics and AI-driven decision layers into secure, mission-critical environments. GlobalLogic has demonstrated differentiated strength across augmented design, R&D Services, intelligent operations and connected experience, and integrated platform and application services by leading with consulting, AI-first engineering and deep domain expertise. These outcomes are the result of what is now Hitachi Digital's differentiation - a fusion of deep industrial heritage with enterprise-grade AI orchestration," said Gowtham Sampath, Assistant Director and Principal Analyst, ISG Research. Accelerating Physical AI What further sets Hitachi Digital apart is the Hitachi Group's long-standing operational technology (OT) and domain knowledge in industrial businesses. Backed by that knowledge, Hitachi Digital will accelerate the implementation of both enterprise AI and Physical AI in industries including manufacturing, mobility and energy, as well as across the Hitachi Group through its "customer zero" initiatives. Hitachi Digital's synergy revenue with the Hitachi Group grew 46 percent year-on-year in the first half. Central to the work at the Hitachi Group and beyond are the company's FDEs, who work directly in clients' operational environments to put these AI capabilities into practice. These teams of AI specialists, data scientists and engineers work alongside clients and technology partners to apply new AI and digital capabilities inside complex enterprise and operational environments. Hitachi Digital will continue to scale through investment in AI, data and cloud talent, including FDEs, along with expanded alliances and acquisitions across the technology ecosystem. Hitachi Digital will also drive adoption of Lumada 3.0, empowering co-creation for client innovation and continue to expand its business. "With the launch of Hitachi Digital, Hitachi will evolve into a global digital services company capable of providing end-to-end solutions ranging from enterprise AI to Physical AI," said Jun Abe, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Systems & Services Sector, Hitachi. "By uniting GlobalLogic's digital engineering with Hitachi Digital Services' enterprise and operational expertise, and leveraging the FDE team as a driving force, together with Hitachi's OT and domain knowledge in social infrastructure, we will work alongside clients throughout their business transformation and help maximize value creation. Through these efforts, we will strongly advance our clients' digital transformation globally, drive the growth of Lumada 3.0 and contribute to the harmonized society envisioned in Hitachi's management plan, 'Inspire 2027.'" Backgrounder: About Hitachi Digital Inc. Hitachi Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is a global digital services company that helps organizations in complex, mission-critical industries turn cloud, data and AI into measurable business outcomes. Formed by uniting GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services, the company brings digital engineering and operations together, from enterprise AI to Physical AI, with approximately 35,000 professionals in 27 countries. Hitachi Digital engineers what the world depends on. Visit us at About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, well-being and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at Trademark notice All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com: Media contact Amanda Naiman Head of Communications, Hitachi Digital Quick Picks

Quantum Zeitgeist

Oct 25th, 2026

Researchers propose new method for quantum optimisation with constraints.

Researchers propose new method for quantum optimisation with constraints. Quantum optimisers efficiently handle problems with strict conditions on their solutions. Keio University and Hitachi propose Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD), a new method that finds optimal solutions while respecting defined equality constraints; it simulates particle movement within those limits without needing artificial penalties. Numerical tests demonstrate this framework outperforms standard Quantum Hamiltonian Descent when tackling circular, elliptical or multiple simultaneous restrictions, improving both speed and accuracy of results. The team created Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD), a new approach for quantum computers tackling optimisation problems with specific conditions on their solutions, these are known as constraints. Unlike current methods that use artificial adjustments which can reduce performance, this technique builds those restrictions directly into calculations. Numerical tests using circular, elliptical or multiple simultaneous limitations reveal faster optimisation and more accurate results compared to standard techniques, improving how closely outcomes match ideal minimum values. The Keio University and Hitachi team developed Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD), a new quantum computing approach for optimisation problems with specific conditions on their solutions, known as constraints. This framework builds upon Dirac's formalism, a mathematical way of translating classical physics concepts into the language of quantum mechanics, to construct an intrinsic quantum Hamiltonian operator. But does this new approach truly overcome the challenges inherent in constrained optimisation, and what are its limits as problems become even more complex. Quantum constraints enhance optimisation speed by 23%. Keio University and Research & Development Group observed a 23% average improvement in optimisation speed with Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD) versus standard Quantum Hamiltonian Descent (QHD). The tests covered circular, elliptical, and multi-constraint scenarios. Previously, traditional methods struggled to maintain accuracy while accelerating convergence due to reliance on penalties. QCHD's unique ability constructs a quantum 'field', allowing valid solutions to naturally exist by directly embedding constraints into calculations via Dirac's formalism, avoiding artificial adjustments that hinder performance. Further analysis showed gains up to 28% using only circular constraints, alongside approximately 19% benefits from elliptical scenarios. Even extremely strong penalty terms added to conventional techniques still altered the quantum dynamics compared to pure QCHD; residual effects dependent on embedding remained present. Whether this advantage holds when scaling up to more complex problems or noisy real-world conditions is an open question. Current validation focuses on simplified geometries and constraints. Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD) presents a promising new approach for optimisation under strict conditions, constraints, but current validations remain limited in scope. Tests focused solely on circular shapes, ellipses, and two simultaneous restrictions with specific initial settings. This raises questions about its performance against more intricate or unpredictable scenarios found in applications like financial modelling or materials discovery. Despite the limited tests, QCHD represents a fundamentally novel method; it leverages quantum mechanics principles to find solutions while strictly adhering to defined limits without common penalty adjustments. By adapting Dirac's formalism, translating classical physics into quantum language, Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent constructs an intrinsic quantum 'field' where equality-constrained solutions naturally exist, eliminating reliance on artificial terms that can distort results. Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent (QCHD) demonstrated faster optimization and improved concentration near global minima compared to standard methods when tested with circular, elliptical, and two simultaneous constraints. This new framework solves constrained optimisation problems by directly embedding restrictions into calculations using Dirac's formalism, avoiding the need for penalty terms which often reduce accuracy. Numerical comparisons showed improvements of up to 28% in certain scenarios; however, current validation focuses on simplified geometries. The authors note further analysis is needed to determine if these advantages persist as problem complexity increases. More information | Quantum Constrained Hamiltonian Descent | Yoshihiko Abe and Ryo Nagai (Keio University) ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2610.31170 Stay current See today's quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals.

a2b Global Media Ltd

Oct 20th, 2026

Tobu Railway & Hitachi's 90000 Series wins Good Design Best 100 Award 2026.

Tobu Railway & Hitachi's 90000 Series wins Good Design Best 100 Award 2026. Joey Stoate Published: 20 Oct 2026 Tobu Railway and Hitachi have announced that the 90000 Series has jointly received the Good Design Best 100 Award 2026. The train, which was designed, developed and manufactured by Hitachi for use on the Tobu Tojo Line, has also been selected for the 'My Favorite Design 2026: Good Design Award Judge's Selection' - a special recognition chosen by Good Design Award judges. Tobu Railway & Hitachi's 90000 Series has won the Good Design Best 100 Award 2026 (C) Hitachi Rail Designed in line with the concept of 'A ferryboat that connects the region, people, and the future: Watashi-bune'; the 90000 Series fleet entered operation on the Tobu Tojo Line on September 26, 2026. The train drew inspiration from the historical river transport culture that once supported the movement of people and goods along the Arakawa and Shingashi Rivers in the Tobu Tojo Line area. The train was praised for its design, which was inspired by a traditional Takase-bune riverboat. Judges stated that its exterior styling and interior environment 'successfully incorporates regional history and culture into a modern commuter train', and commended the project for demonstrating 'new possibilities in public transport design, leading to its selection in both programmes'. Hitachi's latest 90000 Series incorporates energy-efficient technologies, including full-SiC VVVF traction control systems, high-efficiency induction motors, and LED lighting in an effort to reduce power consumption by more than 40% compared with the existing 9000 Series trains. Stay in the loop

Hitachi

Oct 16th, 2026

Hitachi Energy and Ansaldo Energia launch a strategic partnership to bring integrated power solutions to meet surging electricity demand