Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich
Field Service Engineer (m/f/d)
- 27 March 2026
- 100%
- Zurich
Job summary
Join HITACHI ENERGY LTD as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll excel! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems at customer sites.
- Analyze and resolve issues in complex electrotechnical systems.
- Train customers on equipment use and ensure safety compliance.
Skills
- Technical education in electrical engineering or related field required.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking are essential.
- Fluent in German and English, with additional languages a plus.
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About the job
The Opportunity
As a Field Service Engineer at HITACHI ENERGY LTD, you are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of our products and systems directly at the customer’s site in Switzerland. You ensure the optimal performance and availability of the plants, thereby making a significant contribution to our customers’ satisfaction.
What You Can Achieve
- Carrying out installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs on HITACHI ENERGY products and systems, especially in the fields of high voltage, energy transmission, and distribution.
- Troubleshooting and resolving faults in complex electrical systems and installations.
- Preparing service reports and documentation after each assignment.
- Advising customers on technical issues and optimisation possibilities.
- Training customer personnel in the operation of the plants.
- Compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland and occasionally abroad.
- Participation in on-call duty (standby) outside regular working hours.
- Continuous training and updating of expertise on new products and technologies.
Your Background
- Completed technical training (e.g. electrician, electronics technician, automation technician) or degree (e.g. electrical engineering, energy technology).
- Several years of professional experience in service or maintenance of electrical systems, ideally in the energy sector.
- Solid knowledge of high voltage technology, switchgear, and control systems is an advantage.
- Confident handling of measuring and testing equipment.
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form (Swiss German is an advantage), as well as good English skills. French language skills are a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
- High level of initiative, sense of responsibility, and customer orientation.
- Valid driving licence category B.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.
More About Us
We offer exciting and varied tasks with great scope for creativity as well as attractive training and development opportunities. You can expect interesting and diverse activities and projects, including offshore assignments, a well-coordinated and dynamic team, and an open corporate culture. In addition, you benefit from an attractive benefits package with fixed travel and subsistence allowances as well as a say in the choice of accommodation.
