Technical Editor 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Key information
- Publication date:11 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job summary
Join Hitachi Energy as a technical writer for generator systems. Enjoy flexible work and great benefits!
Tasks
- Create and maintain customer documentation in English.
- Coordinate tasks within the technical writing team effectively.
- Design illustrations for manuals using Adobe tools.
Skills
- Fluency in English and German; experience in mechanical or electrical fields.
- Proficient in CAD systems, preferably Creo.
- Familiar with editorial systems like Schema ST 4.
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About the Position
We are looking for you as a successor for our technical editing in the field of generator switch systems.
As part of our Product Engineering team, you are responsible for creating and maintaining customer documentation for our products.
Generator switch systems are used in power plants and ensure safe and efficient operation of the plants.
What you can achieve
Writing documents for customers and internal instructions in English, e.g. operating manuals for generator circuit breaker systems
Coordination and task management of tasks in the area of customer documentation within the technical editing team
Commissioning illustrations for operating manuals or designing and creating them yourself (Adobe Illustrator/Acrobat Pro, Creo Illustrate)
Commissioning translations of texts from external service providers and reviewing translated texts with the support of technical experts with the corresponding native language
Creating and editing documents with our editorial system Schema ST 4
Managing and providing documents with Enterprise Document Management Systems (PTC Windchill PLM, SAP, xECM etc.)
What you bring with you
Very good English and German skills, spoken and especially written
Experience in the field of mechanical/electrical machines or strong willingness to familiarize yourself with this area
Knowledge of CAD systems (preferably Creo) desired
Independent and result-oriented working style, high quality awareness
Outgoing and balanced personality with willingness and interest in international cooperation
Proficiency in the use of editorial systems – preferably Schema ST 4 – and office applications
Willingness for document management and information provision with Enterprise Document Management Systems
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, you can expect modern and flexible working conditions that enable you to optimally combine professional and personal needs.
What we offer you
Discounted conditions in our daycares in Baden and Oerlikon
Additional days off between Christmas and New Year
50% discount on main dishes in our FELFEL refrigerators (locations Oerlikon and Lenzburg)
Discounts on memberships at participating fitness studios
Comprehensive retirement benefits through our own pension fund
Exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy
Diversity and inclusion: We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment
