Product Engineer Electrical 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi; Wettingen; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Wettingen, Switzerland, is seeking a Product Engineer Electrical to support the surge arrester portfolio across its lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure products meet customer needs and regulatory standards. The role offers exposure to product management, PLM, and trade compliance in a global industrial environment.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience or internships.
• Interest in product management, development, and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; basic German is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Support the management and continuous improvement of the surge arrester product portfolio
• Assist in translating customer, market, and regulatory requirements into product specifications
• Contribute to product development, innovation projects, and roadmap activities
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify opportunities and trends
• Maintain technical product documentation, product data, and marketing materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches, changes, and customer requests
• Support sustainability, compliance, and product obsolescence management activities
• Lead trade compliance activities, including product classifications, customs data maintenance, and export control requirements

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID: R0136670

Date Posted: 2026-07-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

As a Product Engineer Electrical, you will support the management and development of the surge arrester product portfolio throughout its lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to gain exposure to product management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and trade compliance within a global industrial environment. Working closely with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure products meet customer expectations, market requirements, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support the management and continuous improvement of the surge arrester product portfolio
• Assist in translating customer, market, and regulatory requirements into product specifications
• Contribute to product development, innovation projects, and roadmap activities
• Conduct market and competitor research to help identify opportunities and trends
• Maintain technical product documentation, product data, and marketing materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches, changes, and customer requests
• Support sustainability, compliance, and product obsolescence management activities
• Lead trade compliance activities, including product classifications, customs data maintenance, and export control requirements

Your background

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Initial professional experience through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, or up to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Interest in product management, product development, and lifecycle management
• Passion for high-voltage applications and products, as well as their engineering principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challengesStrong communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset
• Fluent in English; basic German skills would be an asset. Additional language skills are an advantage

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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