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Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Field Service Engineer

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZürich, Switzerland

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed apprenticeship in metal construction, electrical, or automotive trades.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering is required; further electrical-engineering training is an advantage.
  • At least five years of professional experience in assembly and commissioning.
  • Very good German and good English skills, at least B2 level.
  • Willingness to undertake national and especially international assignments worldwide, with up to 80% travel.
  • Flexible and resilient, with a practical approach to finding pragmatic and unconventional solutions while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multicultural worksites worldwide for gas-insulated switchgear rated 110 kV–550 kV.
  • Ensure successful on-site installation, maintenance, and repairs while meeting contractual deadlines and complying with local legal requirements.
  • Ensure the quality of on-site work through quality control and assessment of local workers’ capabilities.
  • Conduct product training on-site and during installation.
  • Evaluate risks and minimize them.
  • Coordinate and instruct workers.
  • Control costs of deployed resources and report regularly to project management.
  • Contribute actively to process improvements and proactively take measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Further electrical-engineering training.

About the Company

Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900

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