Industrial Engineer – Generator Circuit-Breakers 80 - 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer in our Production with a high focus on Lean Production and Process flow optimiz ation to further develop our Generator Circuit-Breaker (GCB) production environment in Zurich.
You will play a key role in analyzing and improving complex GCB assembly, testing, material flow, and workstation concepts, while supporting the continuous development of a lean, digital, and future-ready factory.
How you'll make an impact Analyze current GCB production layouts, assembly workflows, testing processes, material flows, and operational procedures to identify improvement potential in efficiency, safety, quality, cost, and lead time, with a strong focus on automation and digitalization opportunities.
- The opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer in our Production with a high focus on Lean Production and Process flow optimiz ation to further develop our Generator Circuit-Breaker (GCB) production environment in Zurich.
- You will play a key role in analyzing and improving complex GCB assembly, testing, material flow, and workstation concepts, while supporting the continuous development of a lean, digital, and future-ready factory.
Application process
- In this role, you will apply industrial engineering principles, automation, and digital manufacturing approaches to improve productivity, safety, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance in a high-variety, low-volume, engineering-to-order manufacturing environment.
- Evaluate, specify, and implement new manufacturing technologies such as automated handling systems, smart tools, digital work instructions, MES-related solutions, and data-driven improvement applications.
- Support industrialization activities, new product implementation, series ramp-ups, CAPEX initiatives, equipment procurement, PFMEA activities, and the introduction of new tools, jigs, fixtures, and testing equipment.
- Collaborate closely with production, testing, engineering, industrialization, quality, supply chain, planning, HSE, project management, and product management teams to ensure robust and sustainable process improvements.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing projects, Kaizen activities, Six Sigma-related improvements, shopfloor optimization, and digital factory initiatives.
- Maintain and improve manufacturing master data, production standards, routing information, and KPI-based performance transparency to support efficient planning and execution.
- Contribute to the long-term development of the GCB factory by identifying future automation potential, improving ergonomics, strengthening safety, and enabling scalable production capabilities.
- Your background Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Additional details
- Familiarity with SAP, MES, digital work instructions, data analysis tools, or production KPI dashboards is an advantage.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 83'000 - 126'000 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.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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