Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Field Service Engineer (f/m/d)
- 27 March 2026
- 100%
- Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job summary
Join HITACHI ENERGY LTD as a Field Service Engineer in Switzerland. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Install and maintain high voltage energy systems at client sites.
- Analyze and resolve issues in complex electrotechnical systems.
- Create service reports and train customer personnel on equipment.
Skills
- Technical education in electrical engineering or related field required.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
- Fluent in German and English, French is 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 optimal performance and availability of the plants and thus make a significant contribution to customer satisfaction.
What You Can Achieve
- Carrying out installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs on HITACHI ENERGY products and systems, especially in the areas of high voltage, power 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 questions and optimization possibilities.
- Training customer personnel in handling the systems.
- 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 further training and updating of expertise on new products and technologies.
Your Background
- Completed technical training (e.g., electrician, electronics technician, automation technician) or studies (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 in high voltage technology, switchgear, and control systems is an advantage.
- Confident handling of measuring and testing devices.
- Good German skills in spoken and written form (Swiss German is an advantage), as well as good English skills. French skills are a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking ability.
- High level of initiative, responsibility, and customer orientation.
- Valid driving license category B.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.
More About Us
We offer exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom 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 meal allowances as well as a say in the choice of accommodation.
