Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Zürich‑Oerlikon is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to drive end‑to‑end GIS project execution, from planning to delivery. You will oversee technical design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions to ensure quality, budget, and deadlines are met.

To succeed, you will coordinate with R&D, production, and suppliers, manage documentation and material requirements, and provide on‑site support during commissioning.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, preferably GIS or high‑voltage equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, AutoCAD) for design documentation.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities to resolve project issues.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage technical project plans aligned with customer requirements and internal processes.
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, drawings, and material lists.
• Coordinate with customers, internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors as the technical lead.
• Define material requirements, oversee procurement, and ensure correct configurations for fabrication.
• Track costs and timelines; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement; support commissioning on site.

Kenntnisse

Electrical Eng

Project Management

Cross-functional Coordination

Analytical Thinking

English Proficiency

German Beneficial

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas-Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich‑Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state‑of‑the‑art development tools and methods.

As a Project Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of gas‑insulated switchgear (GIS) projects, ensuring seamless coordination from initial planning to final delivery. You will oversee technical design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with quality standards, budget constraints, and deadlines. Your expertise in engineering, project management, and cross‑functional collaborationwill be essential in optimizing processes, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results to customers.

At Hitachi Energy, we know that great talent comes in many forms.

How you’ll make an impact

• 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

Your background

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Min 5 yearsof experience in project engineering, ideally in gas‑insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high‑voltage equipment
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software(Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation
• Project Management & Tools: 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
• International Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures
• Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionallyfor project meetings and site visits

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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.