Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid
Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0135219 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opp…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Testing and Validation
Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Location: Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID: R0136951 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule:…
Skills: Operational Purchasing, Supplier Management, SAP MM, SAP Ariba, Microsoft Excel
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States · On-site
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0137529 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Re…
Skills: Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Change Management
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0123509 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Desc…
Skills: Proposal Management, Bid Management, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Commercial Documentation
Hitachi, Japan · On-site
Location: Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan Job ID: R0133762 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Missio…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Power Transformer Manufacturing, HSE Management, Time Management
Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil · Hybrid
Location: Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil Job ID: R0133301 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA. Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Re…
Skills: Procurement, Price Negotiation, Supplier Management, Contract Closing, Market Analysis
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$91k–$128k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1011119 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at …
Skills: Cabling, Grounding Techniques, Surge Protection, Power Circuits Design, Electronic Circuits
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$100k–$128k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012229 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at …
Skills: RAM Analysis, FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, CBTC Systems, Reliability Modeling
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$84k–$108k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1011252 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hit…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Compliance Assessment, Project Quality Planning, Software Quality Assurance
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$117k–$150k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012789 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: N…
Skills: Project Procurement, Cost Estimating, Supply Chain Strategy, Risk Management, Subcontract Management
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$100k–$128k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012547 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at …
Skills: Hazard Identification, Hazard Analysis, Safety Analysis, Hazard Management, Systems Engineering
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$128k–$165k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012947 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at …
Skills: Bid Management, CBTC Deployment, Project Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Requirement Analysis
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$105k–$135k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012590 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hit…
Skills: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Implementation, Failure Investigation, Quality Assurance Management, CENELEC Standards
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$121k–$155k/yr
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R1012952 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hit…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Compliance Assessment, Internal Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Hybrid
Function Cloud & Data Engineering Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power goo…
Skills: Cloud Native Application Development, Microservices Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD Pipelines, Python
Xiamen, Fujian, China · On-site
Location: Xiamen, Fujian, China Job ID: R0130129 Date Posted: 2026-05-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR (XIAMEN) COMPANY LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities Job Schedule: …
Skills: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electrical Control Systems, PLC Programming, Python
Milan, Lombardy, Italy · On-site
Location: Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates Job ID: R0114382 Date Posted: 2025-12-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Re…
Skills: Global Sales Strategy, Distribution Automation, Business Development, Account Management, Consultative Selling
Beijing, Beijing, China · On-site
Location: Beijing, China Job ID: R0137577 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD. Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Descript…
Skills: Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Project Forecasting, Bidding
Chongqing, Chongqing, China · On-site
Location: Chongqing, China Job ID: R0133893 Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CHONGQING TRANSFORMER COMPANY LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job …
Skills: Structural Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Finite Element Analysis, Creo
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$100k–$128k/yr
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Job ID: R1012708 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A c…
Skills: Hazard Identification, Hazard Analysis, Safety Analysis, Safety Case Development, Systems Engineering
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Lead R&D activities for high-voltage product development, focusing on innovative eco-gas solutions and product reliability. Collaborate with global laboratories and suppliers to conduct technical investigations and validation activities.
Requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with at least five years of industry experience in R&D or engineering. Must possess strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in English.
Job ID:
R0135219The opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Join our GIS Development team within the High Voltage Products Business Unit in Zurich-Oerlikon.
You will be part of an international R&D team developing next-generation gas-insulated switchgear technologies for high-voltage applications. The team combines experienced specialists and developing engineers. We are now looking for a senior engineer who can strengthen our technical expertise and take ownership of complex engineering challenges.
If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, working in an international environment, and driving technology advancements, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your expertise and influence future product innovations.
How you'll make an impact
Your background
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum five years of industry experience in engineering or R&D
Strong technical expertise in electrical engineerin
Experience working in an industrial product development environment
Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication skills and fluent English
More about us
You will work closely with engineering teams, research organizations, laboratories, and suppliers across multiple countries.
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
We also offer:
Extra days off between Christmas and New Year
Subsidized meals at sites with canteens
Discounted conditions in our daycare centres
Discounts on various products and services
Numerous learning, development, and career opportunities within Hitachi Energy
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Hitachi Energy – powering purpose for the Electricity era
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
Offices: Brown-Boveri Strasse 5, Zurich, CH
Hitachi Energy – powering purpose for the Electricity era
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
Offices: Brown-Boveri Strasse 5, Zurich, CH
