Field Service Technician | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Spain seeks a skilled field service engineer to deliver installation, commissioning, and service activities for High Voltage equipment at customer sites.

You will work with customers and internal teams, ensure safety, reliability, on-time execution, and contribute to asset performance. Spanish language required; travel >80% within Spain. This role supports the energy transition with a focus on safe, high-quality field work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high voltage, electrical or mechanical field service.
• Proven experience in installation and commissioning of HV equipment.
• Good command of Spanish; English is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within Spain (>80%).

Responsibilities

• Execute installation and commissioning activities for High Voltage equipment at customer sites.
• Perform service activities including maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits and replacements.
• Identify, analyze and troubleshoot technical issues on-site or remotely.
• Ensure all work is executed in compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE standards.
• Prepare, coordinate and verify availability and quality of tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of service activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and understand their operational needs.
• Propose technical solutions and upgrades to improve system reliability and performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field service

Problem solving

Education

Technical diploma in electrical engineering

Electromechanics

Mechatronics

Job description

Be a part of a team leading the charge in the energy transition.
In this role, you will join the Service organization in Spain, working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver high‑quality Installation & Commissioning and Service activities for High Voltage equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable and on‑time execution at customer sites, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and long‑term asset performance.

How you’ll make an impact

• Execute installation and commissioning activities for High Voltage equipment at customer sites.
• Perform service activities including maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits and replacements.
• Identify, analyze and troubleshoot technical issues on‑site or remotely.
• Ensure all work is executed in compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE standards.
• Prepare, coordinate and verify availability and quality of tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of service activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and understand their operational needs.
• Propose technical solutions and upgrades to improve system reliability and performance.

Your background

• Technical diploma in electrical engineering, electromechanics or mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high voltage, electrical or mechanical field service.
• Proven experience in installation and commissioning of HV equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good command of Spanish; English is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within Spain (>80%).

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.