Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0068413

Date Posted:

2024-12-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Part time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas-Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

How you will make an impact

• Project planning and technical detailing of gas-insulated switchgear, including preparation of all necessary documents for order, fabrication, assembly and customers

• Discussion of technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders

• Management of all technical communication channels internally as well as externally

• Project execution and ordering of required material including necessary configuration

• Responsibility for project costs, deadlines & scope of delivery

• Detailed elaboration of quality cases and improvement processes

• Technical support of the project until completion of on-site assembly

• Occasional travel to customer meetings or site visits

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in project engineering, ideally with gas-insulated switchgear or in a similar field

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Creo, AutoCAD) and other engineering tools

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to assist in developing project schedules and tracking progress

• Familiar with supporting various project phases, including production, transportation, installation, and testing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and escalate issues

• Experience in coordinating resources, including materials and equipment

• Ability to work effectively within an international team environment and collaborate with other departments

• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages (e.g. German, Spanish or French) is a plus

More about us

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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