Lead Project Engineer - GIS Systems for High Voltage

Hitachi, Ltd.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy, Gas-Insulated Switchgears unit in Zürich-Oerlikon, seeks a Project Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end GIS projects from planning to delivery, coordinating design, procurement and stakeholders in a global environment.

You will ensure quality, manage budgets and schedules, and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, production and suppliers, with on-site support during installation, testing and commissioning. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Min 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment
• Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance
• Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits

Aufgaben

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage technical project plans, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal processes
• Engineering & Technical Documentation: Prepare and review engineering documents, such as technical specifications, drawings, assembly instructions, and material lists
• Stakeholder & Customer Coordination: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractor
• Material & Supply Chain Management: Define material requirements, oversee procurement, and ensure correct configurations for fabrication and assembly
• Budget & Timeline Control: Track project costs, monitor progress against deadlines, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: Identify and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Site Support & Commissioning: Provide on-site technical assistance during installation, testing, and commissioning phases

Kenntnisse

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Scheduling tools

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy, Gas-Insulated Switchgears unit in Zürich-Oerlikon, seeks a Project Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end GIS projects from planning to delivery, coordinating design, procurement and stakeholders in a global environment.

You will ensure quality, manage budgets and schedules, and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, production and suppliers, with on-site support during installation, testing and commissioning. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.