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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.\nAs a Project Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) projects, ensuring seamless coordination from initial planning to final delivery. You will oversee technical design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with quality standards, budget constraints, and deadlines. Your expertise in engineering, project management, and cross-functional collaboration will be essential in optimizing processes, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results to customers.\nAt Hitachi Energy, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you are interested in this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nProject Planning & Execution: Develop and manage technical project plans, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal processes\nEngineering & Technical Documentation: Prepare and review engineering documents, such as technical specifications, drawings, assembly instructions, and material lists\nStakeholder & Customer Coordination: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractor\nMaterial & Supply Chain Management: Define material requirements, oversee procurement, and ensure correct configurations for fabrication and assembly\nBudget & Timeline Control: Track project costs, monitor progress against deadlines, and implement corrective actions as needed\nQuality Assurance & Process Improvement: Identify and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards\nSite Support & Commissioning: Provide on-site technical assistance during installation, testing, and commissioning phases\nYour background\nEducational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field\nMin 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation\nProject Management & Tools: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools\nProblem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance\nInternational Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures\nLanguage & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus\nWillingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits\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. 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