Engineering Functional Leader (Sub-Transmission) 80-100% (w/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.
For our Power Products division at the Zurich-Oerlikon site, we are looking for a competent, supportive and empathetic personality who will lead an international team of diverse people within our high-voltage product organization. In this position we offer you a lot of freedom with occasional travel.
Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Your responsibilities
Functional lead in a team of 5 primary lead engineers in Switzerland and 5 lead engineers in our operating center (virtual team lead).
Overall responsibility for the successful execution of our project portfolio of projects starting with handover from sales through engineering, production to handover to service. Overall technical and commercial responsibility of the portfolio (cost, time, scope).
Responsible for a structured project review and definition of contingency measures.
Improvement of the execution process in engineering and engineering project management, optimization of the process along the value chain with coordination of the involved departments in engineering, project management, field operations, supply chain and production
Leading design optimizations and cost savings with the defined design-to-value process.
Enthusiastically and inclusively living a culture of innovation and driving change
Willingness to travel (10%)
Your background
2 plus years of experience in engineering of primary equipment at level of a lead engineer or excellent technical experience in the field of gas insulated switchgears.
Track record of either team management or functional management with strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
Fluency in English, German a big plus any other language is welcome.
You live an innovative and performance-oriented thinking as well as follow the values of Hitachi Energy and make a personal contribution to a good working atmosphere.
Some of your benefits working for Hitachi Energy
Working in an international and intercultural team and working environment
Flexible working hours
Employee events
Benefits for Gym membership, public transportation, etc.
Pension plan
Good transport connections
