Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Min 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation Project Management & Tools: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance International Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Min 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation Project Management & Tools: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance International Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Application process
- If you are interested in this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Additional details
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Min 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation Project Management & Tools: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance International Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 113'500 - 172'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
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