Jobs at Hitachi Energy

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Hitachi Energy, part of the Hitachi Group, specializes in power grid solutions that integrate renewable generation, digital technology, and grid reliability. The company delivers advanced grid infrastructure, smart grid software, and consulting services that support utilities and industrial customers worldwide.

Roles range from electrical and software engineers, data scientists, project managers, field service technicians, to business analysts and finance specialists. Candidates can expect global collaboration, exposure to large‑scale grid projects, continuous learning through certifications, and opportunities to work on cutting‑edge renewable integration.

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Warehouse Officer - Reiwa Project

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job involves managing warehouse operations, including storage planning, material protection, issuance, and inventory control. It also includes supervising personnel, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety. The role requires a diploma/degree, knowledge of 6S, warehousing operations, planning skills, crane/forklift operation proficiency, Office operation skills, MRP II & financial knowledge, and proficiency in English. The job emphasizes living by the company's core values of safety and integrity.

Offer Engineer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Kōfu, Japan

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job description involves managing front-end activities for a Japanese EPCO project, including bidding, communication with various parties, and preparing quotations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, at least 5 years of experience in power transformer products, and strong language skills in Japanese and English. The position emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration.

R&D Engineer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job posting is for a highly skilled engineer with a Master's degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. The role involves developing HV switchgear products with high reliability and cost efficiency, conducting quality case root cause analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing dielectric and mechanical calculations, working on pressurized vessel simulation and design, and preparing technical documentation. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, innovative, structured, have good communication skills, and be a result-driven, high-quality, and high-speed player. Proficiency in English is preferred.

Project Execution Manager

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Kōfu, Japan

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job posting is for a Project Execution Manager role at Hitachi Energy in Kōfu, Japan. The role involves overseeing project management activities, coordinating design, manufacturing, and commission phases, managing project costs, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and transformers. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, at least 5 years of experience in power transformer products, strong project management skills, and proficiency in Japanese and English. The role requires collaboration with various departments and adherence to Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Service Sales Engineer - Transformer Service (Traction/Rail) 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Vernier, Switzerland

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job posting is for a Service Sales Engineer position in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on Traction Transformer Service. The role involves supporting the sales team and customers, preparing technical offers, participating in sales strategy discussions, and identifying customer needs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, more than 2 years of sales experience, and knowledge of Hitachi Energy products and the rail rolling stock market. Fluency in German and English is required, with French being an advantage. The role involves traveling within Germany and Switzerland, and frequent interaction with rail customers and the HITACHI Energy European Front-End-Sales Team.

Projekt Manager Energieversorgung (w/m/d)

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Traiskirchen, Austria

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Hitachi Energy Austria is seeking support in the field of network integration/electrical systems engineering. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrotechnical engineering, preferably in energy technology, and several years of experience in electrical systems engineering and project implementation. They should possess business acumen, excellent MS Office skills, and ideally SAP knowledge. Fluency in German and English, and a class B driver's license are required. The role involves leading technical and commercial project management of electrical switchgear in the field of network integration, focusing on energy supply and industrial plants. The candidate will participate in on-site tender negotiations, support internal calculations and risk reviews, and handle customer service, offer preparation, and project oversight. Benefits include flexible working hours, home office options, long-term development prospects, free electric vehicle charging, employee parking, fresh fruit, subsidized meals, public transport and bike leasing passes, various employee events, and diverse social benefits. The salary exceeds the minimum set by the collective agreement for the electro and electronics industry.

Product Engineer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Kōfu, Japan

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job involves engineering responsibilities for various electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, generators, gas insulated switchgears, isolated phase buses, and transformers. The role encompasses maintenance, repair, expansion, and modification projects, with a focus on providing excellent commercial and technical solutions. The position also includes overseeing product-specific service and execution support, creating workflow, work rules, and necessary documents. The role requires participation in technical development and support of new service products, analyzing installed products, and providing quick and competent technical support. The ideal candidate should hold an Engineering degree, have 5 years of experience in high voltage technics, and possess proficiency in English.

Telecom Project Engineer - HVDC

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Chennai, India

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader, is seeking a skilled engineer with over 10 years of experience in substation projects. The role involves designing and validating telecommunication solutions, configuring industrial Ethernet, and managing stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have expertise in SDH/PDH systems, modern telecommunication technologies, and Hitachi products. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

Senior Electrical Design Specialist -Power Transformer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Chongqing, China

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job posting is for a role in an R&D team specializing in power transformer technology development. The successful candidate will drive cost-out activities, develop new transformer designs, and work on standardizing schematics. They will also run verifications using 3D simulation tools and become a local technical reference for troubleshooting. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in electrical engineering with at least 5 years of experience in designing HVAC large power transformers. They should be fluent in English and willing to travel. Knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards related to power transformers is required, along with experience in Research and Development activities.

Site Installation Project Manager

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Kōfu, Japan

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job involves supporting installation work, ensuring technical compliance, supervising tests, and coordinating with team members. The role requires an engineering degree, 5 years of experience in GIS/GCB or TR, and proficiency in Japanese and English. The employee will also coach lower-level professionals and uphold safety and integrity values.

R&D Engineer - FPGA Verification - IDC

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Chennai, India

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The job posting is for a FPGA Verification Engineer position at Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC). The role involves creating a test environment, writing test cases, executing them, and reporting results. The engineer will also be responsible for resolving application and customer issues, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring adherence to Hitachi Energy's core values. The ideal candidate should have a B.E in ECE/EEE with 5+ years of experience in VHDL or Verilog coding, FPGA verification, and RTL verification. Knowledge in digital circuits design, Python programming, and FPGA debugging tools is a plus.

Automatiker/in 80 - 100% (w/m/d)

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Posted Oct 04, 2024

The High Voltage Products division of Hitachi Energy is globally recognized as a specialist in power transmission and distribution systems. Based in Zurich-Oerlikon, they develop and manufacture gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. With modern development tools and methods, they ensure the high reliability of their switchgear. The role involves function testing of gas-insulated switchgear according to the given test plan, conducting customer acceptance tests in English, reading and understanding electrical schematics, technical drawings, and bills of materials, identifying and recognizing mechanical and electrical faults, analyzing and correcting wiring errors in the control cabinet, contributing to the improvement of test equipment and processes, independently wiring components and switchgear systems according to work papers such as customer order, electrical schematic, checklist, and work instructions, being available for 2-shift work, having an electrotechnical basic training (Automatiker EFZ, etc.), reliability and concentrated work style, experience in reading and understanding electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and work instructions, knowledge of the testing of electrical machines and control cabinets is desirable, fluent German and good English skills (verbal and written), affinity for computers (test equipment, various software tools, documentation creation and maintenance), concentrated, well-organized work style even under some time pressure, good understanding of work safety, and quality awareness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like working at Hitachi Energy?
<p>Employees describe a culture of innovation and sustainability, with cross‑functional teams that tackle complex grid challenges. The company offers global mobility, structured training programs, and clear career pathways in engineering, software, and project management. Work‑life balance is supported through flexible schedules and remote options, while the emphasis on continuous improvement encourages professional growth.</p>
What types of positions are available?
<p>Hitachi Energy hires across several domains: <strong>Electrical & Power Engineering</strong> (grid design, protection, HVDC), <strong>Software & Data Engineering</strong> (smart grid platforms, AI analytics), <strong>Project Management</strong> (global deployments, procurement), <strong>Field Service & Operations</strong> (maintenance, commissioning), and <strong>Business & Finance</strong> (sales, cost analysis, risk management). Each role emphasizes technical rigor and collaboration with utilities worldwide.</p>
How can I stand out as an applicant?
<p>Showcase domain‑specific achievements—such as a successful HVDC project, a published paper on grid stability, or an award for software innovation. Highlight certifications like IEEE, CSM, or PMP, and provide measurable results (e.g., reduced outage time by 15%). Tailor your resume to the job description, use quantifiable metrics, and include a portfolio or GitHub link when relevant. Demonstrate familiarity with Hitachi Energy’s focus on renewables and digital transformation through a brief cover‑letter statement.</p>

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