Field Service Engineer – Power Plant ; f​/m​/d

Overview

Our High Voltage Products division is a worldwide specialist in power transmission and distribution. Our Service Unit supports customers around the globe with Generator Circuit Breaker systems (GCB) and gas‑insulated switch gear (GIS). From training and commissioning to maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and replacements — we ensure critical power infrastructure works reliably, safely, and efficiently. Service is at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our international service team, you’ll take on varied, hands‑on work and become a recognized product expert. After comprehensive, practical training in Switzerland, you’ll travel the world to commission and maintain GCB systems — all while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment. This is a role with real impact, technical depth, and plenty of room to grow.

• Lead multicultural service projects for GCB on power plants from 20 MW to 1600 MW worldwide
• Ensure smooth and timely execution of installation and maintenance work on site
• Perform the final quality check and guarantee that all work meets our high standards
• Deliver product training directly to customers at their facilities
• Identify risks proactively and implement effective mitigation measures
• Coordinate on‑site teams and give practical, clear instructions
• Manage resource and provide regular reporting to project management
• Drive process improvements and implement efficiency‑boosting initiatives on site

• Completed apprenticeship in metalwork, electrical engineering, or automotive technology
• Solid electrical knowledge (essential); further education such as a technician diploma is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience; experience in site leadership is an advantage
• Good English skills (B2 or above);
  German is a plus
• High willingness to travel —
  up to 80% worldwide
• Flexible, resilient, and communicative team player who enjoys solving problems pragmatically and values high safety and quality standards

• Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and very varied activities/projects, including off-shore assignments
• Well-established and dynamic team
• Open corporate culture
• An attractive benefits package including fixed, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in the choice of accommodation

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through 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.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.