Hitachi Energy AG
Wettingen
10 hours ago
Head of Maintenance 80 – 100% (f/m/d)
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Wettingen
Job summary
Join our team at the leading surge protection solutions provider. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Tasks
- Oversee maintenance of automated production systems and equipment.
- Develop and implement strategies for optimal equipment performance.
- Lead and enhance the maintenance team's skills and processes.
Skills
- Technical degree in engineering or related field; extensive maintenance experience.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in automated manufacturing.
- Fluent in German and English with analytical thinking abilities.
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About the job
About the position
In our Profit Center Surge Arresters in Wettingen, we produce and offer innovative, reliable, and safe surge protection solutions for the segments of power generation/distribution as well as railway and industry. Our claim is to inspire our customers worldwide as a technology leader with world-class surge protection solutions. We achieve this by continuously expanding our leadership in core technologies as well as by constantly improving our business processes.
As Head of Maintenance, you bear overall responsibility for the maintenance of all production facilities and technical systems in a highly automated process manufacturing environment.
The goal of the function is to ensure high plant availability, maximum safety, and an efficient and cost-optimized maintenance organization. You act as a strategic partner to management and lead maintenance both strategically and operationally.
What you can achieve
Strategic and operational leadership of the maintenance organization
Planning, control, and implementation of maintenance measures (preventive, corrective, and holistic maintenance concepts)
Development and implementation of maintenance strategies to increase plant availability, productivity, and equipment lifespan
Technical and disciplinary leadership as well as further development of the maintenance team
Responsibility for budget planning, cost control, as well as spare parts and inventory strategy
Support for conversion, new construction, and investment projects
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and legal requirements
Continuous improvement of maintenance processes as well as introduction of digital tools and key performance indicator systems
What you bring
Completed technical studies in engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, automation technology, or comparable qualification
Several years of leadership and maintenance experience in a process or series production with high automation
Solid knowledge in automation, robotics, and industrial control systems
Experience with structured maintenance approaches, continuous improvement, and condition-based maintenance
Experience in working with interdisciplinary interfaces as well as in managing technical investment projects
Analytical, structured, and implementation-strong working style with pronounced leadership skills
Very good German and English skills
More about us
Our flexible working methods help you optimize your personal and professional performance and create an environment where all employees can develop and grow their skills.
