Field Service Technician, Power Transformers

Hitachi

Field Service Technician maintaining and enhancing the reliability of power transformers across Switzerland. Joining Hitachi Energy's dynamic Transformers After Sales team in Zurich.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeZurich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our dynamic Transformers After Sales team in Zürich, Switzerland
Play a hands-on role in powering the nation
Maintain and enhance the reliability and longevity of power transformers across Switzerland
Tackle new technical challenges and ensure safe execution of critical fieldwork
Represent Hitachi Energy’s reputation for technical excellence and customer satisfaction
Apply and enforce safety standards during all onsite operations
Perform installations, preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and overhauls on power transformers
Plan, coordinate and optimize field interventions to ensure efficiency and quality
Identify potential service opportunities and communicate them to the Sales team
Collaborate closely with customers, project teams, suppliers and other stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement within the service organization
Complete all reports, documentation and quality records accurately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) in mechanics, industrial maintenance, electromechanics, or a related field (e.g., locksmith, mechanic, polymechanic, automation technician)
At least 2 years of relevant field experience is considered an asset
Willingness to travel across Switzerland for extended periods (minimum 1 week) and occasionally work in 2×8 shifts
Strong sense of responsibility and high awareness of safety requirements
Valid Category B driver’s licence
Good command of German, with English and French as additional working languages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive opportunities for further training and personal development
Interesting and diverse tasks and projects – including international assignments
A well ‑ coordinated and dynamic team
An open and supportive company culture
An attractive compensation package including fixed salary, travel and meal allowances, as well as the opportunity to have a say in accommodation arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanicsindustrial maintenanceelectromechanicspreventive maintenancecorrective maintenanceinspectionsoverhaulsfield interventionstechnical excellencesafety standards

Soft Skills

responsibilitysafety awarenesscollaborationcommunicationcustomer satisfactioncontinuous improvementplanningcoordinationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC)Category B driver’s licence