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Secondary Design Engineer 80 – 100 (fmd)

Hitachi


Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Zurich Zurich Switzerland

Job ID:

R0133741

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to join our GIS engineering this role you will support the execution of secondary engineering deliverables for high-voltage GIS projects including Local Control Cabinet (LCC) and digital substation applications. You will contribute to engineering documentation across project phases and help deliver high-quality standard-compliant results while building your expertise in secondary design engineering and tools such as Zuken E3.

How youll make an impact

  • Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering scopes including LCC and digital substation applications

  • Support engineering execution across project phases from base design and detail design through manufacturing documentation and as-built updates

  • Create preliminary BOMs reports and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools and standard processes

  • Perform structured self-checks and contribute to technically correct high-quality and standard-compliant deliverables

  • Support technical clarifications with internal stakeholders project teams and factories and help document and close open points

  • Contribute to continuous improvement standardization and engineering best practices including participation in relevant expert communities

  • Apply internal guidelines engineering standards and quality requirements while supporting safe and efficient project execution

Your background

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

  • 23 years of professional experience in secondary engineering design engineering or project engineering is expected

  • Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD / engineering tools is required

  • Basic knowledge of GIS secondary engineering principles and applicable standards such as IEC IEEE or ANSI is beneficial

  • Structured and reliable way of working willingness to learn and ability to collaborate across functions and disciplines

  • Fluency in English is required; German and other languages are an advantage

More about us


Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. You will work in a collaborative and international environment where innovation learning and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

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Required Experience:

IC


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