Laboratory Manager – High Voltage Testing 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Zürich is seeking a leader for their laboratory team at MICAFIL, overseeing high voltage transformer testing. This role requires managing a team, ensuring safety compliance, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Applicants should have a Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, extensive leadership experience, and solid knowledge of high-voltage systems. Familiarity with lean management and fluency in German and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in a leadership position in High-Voltage Testing.
• Solid knowledge of lean management and Six Sigma methods.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory team and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Analyze and implement production processes for improvement.
• Conduct reliable high-voltage testing procedures.
• Develop key performance indicators to measure success.

Skills

Leadership

High-Voltage Testing

Process Optimization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Our local product group Insulation & Components is the technology leader in design and manufacture of high voltage transformer bushings. All renowned international companies of the electrical industry, active in power generation, transmission and distribution are among our customers. We have a top position in the high voltage transformer bushing areas worldwide.

In this highly responsible and dynamic role, you will lead our laboratory team at MICAFIL in Zürich-Altstetten (ZH) and ensure that we further strengthen our competitiveness and develop our Swiss branch to meet the global market growth in the field of energy. In this important role, you will continuously drive forward the efficient and innovative processes of our 3 different laboratories together with a strong team. If you have a passion for leadership and high voltage testing, we offer you the stage to bring about real change and actively shape the future of our production processes.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the laboratory team, including resource management and team development (15 FTE) and act as the point of contact for HV testing at Zürich-Altstetten MICAFIL.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (IEC/IEEE).
• Analyze & implement efficient production & business processes to increase safety, quality and productivity.
• Ensure high output through reliable high‑voltage testing procedures (AC, DC, impulse, partial discharge).
• Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with your team and our Process Engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality assurance, logistics, other production departments and relevant stakeholders for holistic process design and improvement.
• Be responsible for optimal work and maintenance instructions and other relevant regulations (e.g., ISO, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Develop and monitor the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and re‑port to operations manager.
• As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Technical apprenticeship and qualifications (Bachelor / Master) in the field of Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in a similar leadership position (High-Voltage Testing/Insulation Technology/Power Engineering).
• Solid knowledge in high‑voltage systems, generators, and automation systems.
• Solid knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a data‑driven approach to decision making combined with a strong focus on safety.
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

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