ECAD Service Manager

hitachi; Baden; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Well-being & care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an ECAD Service Manager to oversee ECAD systems and services worldwide. You will lead agile teams, drive standardized ECAD practices, and manage budgets and vendor relationships to ensure high design efficiency and quality.

The role requires 8+ years in ECAD environments and strong leadership with SAFe/Scrum/Kanban experience. Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering; master's preferred. Location is Baden, Switzerland with full-time, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in ECAD system administration, development, or design engineering.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong experience with SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Familiarity with ITIL and IT service management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize ECAD systems and services globally.
• Lead agile development teams, application managers, and vendors.
• Manage lifecycle of ECAD applications including deployment and retirement.
• Ensure data integrity and standardized ECAD practices.
• Manage budgets, licensing, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Agile methodologies SAFe Scrum Kanban

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & cost management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Zuken E3.series

Altium

Job description

Location: Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD

Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an ECAD Service Manager to oversee and optimize our electrical and electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) systems and services. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of ECAD applications and supporting Hitachi Energy engineering and other value chains globally.

How you will make an Impact:

• Manage and enhance the ECAD service portfolio, ensuring a harmonized and strategically aligned application landscape.
• Lead agile development teams, application managers, project managers, specialists, and external vendors.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ECAD applications while ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Manage the full lifecycle of ECAD applications and environments, including selection, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, demand, and strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, including software and hardware licensing, technical support, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure successful delivery of software development projects in alignment with the Hitachi Energy IT Project Management Framework.
• Develop and implement ECAD best practices, standards, and procedures to improve design efficiency and quality.
• Evaluate and introduce new ECAD technologies and methodologies to enhance productivity and design capabilities.
• Manage budgets for ECAD software, hardware, and services while ensuring compliance with industry standards, company policies, data security requirements, and monitoring system performance and team activities.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in ECAD system administration, development, support, or design engineering roles.
• At least 3 years of leadership or management experience. Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize workloads, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience with Agile software development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, particularly ITIL.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with industry-standard ECAD tools, including Zuken E3.series, Altium, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and cost management.

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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