Junior Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0121866

Date Posted:

2026-03-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 

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. 

How you’ll make an impact

• Project planning and technical detailing of gas-insulated switchgear, including preparation of all necessary documents for order, fabrication, assembly and customers 

• Discussion of technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders 

• Management of all technical communication channels internally as well as externally 

• Project execution and ordering of required material including necessary configuration 

• Responsibility for project costs, deadlines & scope of delivery 

• Detailed elaboration of quality cases and improvement processes 

• Technical support of the project until completion of on-site assembly 

• Occasional travel to customer meetings or site visits 

Your background 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering without or with little working experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to assist in developing project schedules and tracking progress

• Familiarity with supporting various project phases, including production, transportation, installation, and testing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and escalate issues

• Ability to work effectively within an international team environment and collaborate with other departments.

• Experience in coordinating resources, including materials and equipment is a plus

• Proficiency/experience in CAD software (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD), SAP and other engineering tools is a plus

• Fluent in English and German

More about us 

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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