Field Service Engineering Trainee

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

CPF

Group Life Insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Singapore Pte. Ltd. invites fresh STEM graduates to join a 1-year trainee Field Service Engineer program. You will learn about the Service Business Unit, gain leadership and mentoring experiences, and receive extensive technical and product training on site and remotely.

You’ll perform field service activities, including installation, commissioning, testing, and problem solving, while building relationships with customers for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fresh STEM graduate with ability to travel locally or abroad.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and good problem solving.
• Good team player and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice including commissioning, installing, and testing equipment.
• Identify and resolve complex electrical or mechanical issues.
• Develop ongoing relationships with customers to secure future business.
• Travel about 60-70% on-call or for customer priority.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

STEM undergraduate

Job description

Location: Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore Job ID: R0137080 Date Posted: 2026-07-17 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally. Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle-from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission). Designed to adapt to every O&M strategy, services can be procured stand-alone or as part of an EnCompass™ partnership agreement. Additionally, the net-zero transition begins with the Installed Base and we continue to innovate across our 'Sustain & Decarbonize' category, which includes our made-for sustainability offerings.

Field Service Engineer (Fresh Graduate)

As a fresh graduate embarking on the Field Service Engineer role, you will have the opportunity to chart your own career path while learning about the Service Business Unit and the field service engineering opportunity. This opportunity provides excellent learning opportunities such as leadership and mentoring programs, technical and product training and industry site experience. You’ll learn to demonstrate personal leadership, teamwork and collaboration abilities, with a high level of initiative, self- confidence, and curiosity to learn in a 1-year traineeship period. The Field Service Engineer will focus on providing technical advice to customers including commissioning, installing, and testing of products/equipment including Identifying and correcting more complex problems associated with start-up. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new products or equipment upgrades that will meet customer needs. Developing on-going relationships with customers to secure future business. The Field Service Engineer may resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems and/or train customers on the features of the equipment they have purchased.

How you’ll make an impact

You will perform field service operations with strong technical skills. You will deliver outstanding services remotely or on-site, including installation, maintenance, and repairs. You will exceed customer expectations by understanding and anticipating their needs, troubleshooting equipment failures and proactively preventing issues. You will identify and resolve electrical or mechanical problems with minimal assistance and develop potential sales and business opportunities through customer knowledge. You will suggest product and process improvements to enhance operations. You will be assisting the Salespeople and project managers to maintain better business relationship with customers and expand the business of transformer service. This roll will demand travelling about 60-70% on - call/ customer priority. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

You recently graduated from the undergraduate studies under Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from a reputable institution Flexible for business travel local or abroad. Fluency in English both verbal and written, with good communication skills, self- motivated on new knowledge learning, good problem solving, good team player.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our team members can thrive and achieve their career goals. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Employee Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care and optical).


• Central Provident Fund (CPF).


• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.


• Hospitalization Insurance.


• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).

*Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules. We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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