Automation & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Klingnau; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland invites a seasoned Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Specialist to drive lean production, digitalization, and reliability across our Klingnau manufacturing site.

You will develop maintenance concepts, plan automation opportunities, lead investment projects, create work instructions, and coordinate external technicians, combining hands-on skills with solid engineering insight.

Qualifications

• Completed technical training with several years of professional experience.
• Higher Technical College (HF) or University of Applied Sciences (FH) degree is an advantage.
• Professional experience in equipment maintenance and strong practical hands-on skills.
• Further education in electrical engineering is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of technical production processes and manufacturing workflows.
• Good foundation in project management.
• Experience with SolidWorks and SolidCAM.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOMs.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Management methods (5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).
• Excellent German language skills and good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improving production areas and processes while driving digitalization initiatives.
• Evaluating and developing new automation opportunities, machining concepts, and manufacturing solutions.
• Creating manufacturing instructions and process documentation.
• Leading projects for the development and implementation of investment initiatives.
• Developing maintenance concepts and performing maintenance on all machinery and infra-structure.
• Coordinating and supporting external service technicians and contractors in annual service and maintenance activities.

Skills

Lean Management

Project management

Reading BOMs

SolidWorks

SolidCAM

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Technical training with several years of experience

HF/FH degree advantageous

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidCAM

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland invites a seasoned Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Specialist to drive lean production, digitalization, and reliability across our Klingnau manufacturing site.

You will develop maintenance concepts, plan automation opportunities, lead investment projects, create work instructions, and coordinate external technicians, combining hands-on skills with solid engineering insight.