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Senior Field Service Engineer – Substation Automation Systems

Hitachi


Job Location:

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Madrid Madrid Spain

Job ID:

R0131734

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a global team at the forefront of the energy transition helping customers maximize the performance reliability and lifecycle value of their critical power infrastructure.

As a Senior Service Engineer you will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced technical services across complex automation and control systems ensuring safe efficient and resilient operations.

In this highly autonomous role you will combine deep technical expertise with a strong customer focus leading commissioning troubleshooting upgrades and service activities that directly contribute to customer success.

Acting as a trusted advisor and technical reference you will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges drive continuous improvement and support the digitalization and modernization of power networks worldwide.

How youll make an impact

  • Perform advanced commissioning troubleshooting maintenance upgrades and repairs on complex systems and equipment.

  • Diagnose root causes of technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  • Execute service activities in compliance with technical standards quality requirements Health and Safety procedures contractual requirements and regulatory standards.

  • Act as the main technical interface and point of contact for customers during service execution and after-service follow-up maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

  • Support customer training technical briefings and on-site guidance when required providing clear technical explanations recommendations and improvement proposals.

  • Provide technical input for service quotations upgrades and retrofit opportunities.

  • Coordinate with service coordinators project managers engineering and supply chain teams to ensure efficient execution.

Your background

  • 510 years of hands-on field service experience in industrial electrical automation or power systems environments

  • Proven experience with complex installations commissioning troubleshooting and lifecycle service activities

  • Background in customer-facing roles working independently on-site and managing technical responsibility

  • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following depending on the business area: Automation and control systems (PLC DCS SCADA) Protection and control systems communication networks

  • Knowledge of Substation Automation Systems such as MicroSCADA or similar will be beneficial.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams functional specifications and technical documentation

  • Flexibility to travel nationally and work on sites when required. Travel is expected to be limited and will vary based on project and customer needs typically ranging from 0% to 20%.

  • Native-level Spanish and a minimum C1 level of English

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial physical and mental wellbeing as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level benefits may include: Annual Incentive Plan Flexible Working Meal Allowance Life Insurance Medical Check-up Psychological Assistance Language Trainings Coaching & Assessments.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools including Al-supported solutions to assist with activities such as application screening job matching and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice.

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 rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional 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.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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