{"id":1140075,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-industrial-engineer-for-gis-production-80-100-fmd-2","title":"Industrial Engineer for GIS Production 80 – 100% (f/m/d)","company":{"id":129,"name":"Hitachi","domain":"hitachi.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hitachi","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":true,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":86,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":22,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Zurich, Switzerland"],"countries":["CH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":39000,"max_usd":93000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":9},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T10:29:30Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T11:34:00Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Location:\nZurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID:\nR0141686Date Posted:\n2026-09-23Company Name:\nHITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):\nEngineering & ScienceJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe opportunity\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer with a focus on Automation and Robotics to optimize and improve the efficiency of our Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) production lines. This role involves applying industrial engineering principles as well as automation technologies and robotic solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity.\nMotivated graduates with a strong focus on automation and robotics are also encouraged to apply.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nAnalyse current GIS production line layouts, workflows, and operational procedures to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality, with a focus on automation potential\nDesign and implement optimized production processes, including new methodologies, automation concepts, robotic applications, equipment utilization, and material flow\nConduct time and motion studies, process mapping, and value stream analysis to identify bottlenecks and eliminate non-value-added activities.\nDevelop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for GIS assembly and testing, including automated and robot-assisted processes\nCollaborate with other industrial engineers, production managers, design engineers, quality and new product implementation team\nLead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects, leveraging digitalization and automation technologies\nEvaluate, specify, and implement new technologies, including robotics (e.g., cobots), automated systems, and smart manufacturing solutions for the GIS production environment\nYour background\nMaster’s degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field\nInitial professional experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment is preferred\nInitial or proven experience with industrial automation and/or robotics integration (e.g., robotic cells, cobots, automated material handling systems)\nStrong background in process optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma)\nProficiency in process analysis tools (e.g., value stream mapping, time studies, statistical process control)\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously\nFamiliarity with GIS production processes or similar complex electrical equipment manufacturing is highly desirable\nBusiness fluent in English and German\nMore about us\nOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. 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