Service Engineer (w/m/d)

The opportunity

In the field of service for high-voltage direct current transmission systems (HVDC) and Power Quality Solutions, you will be part of our service team and responsible for carrying out the planned maintenance and servicing work of the automation, communication and safety systems as well as all other electrotechnical systems on converter stations as well as offshore platforms.

The fascinating and challenging projects are in Germany and several other countries e.g. Democratic Republic of Congo and in the North- and Baltic Sea.

We and our motivated hearty international team are very happy to pass on our knowledge and experience to you, and are also looking forward to learning from you! We want to win you as a new colleague, because you also want to tackle the next big high-voltage projects with us and drive the energy transition forward with us.

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

How You'll Make An Impact

• Maintenance and repair of the high and low voltage equipment as well as other components of the HVDC platforms and converter stations
• Short-term troubleshooting of the plant
• Documentation of the activities carried out by means of maintenance software
• Without exception, you will take into account our internal safety specifications as well as the relevant statutory safety regulations and those of the respective customer
• You supervise contracted service providers within the scope of maintenance and inspect the work and services performed

Your background

• You have successfully completed an apprenticeship as an electronics technician for industrial engineering, energy & building services engineering, automation technology of mechatronics. Ideally, you have deepened your expertise through further training as a technician or master craftsman
• You see yourself as a self-directed and motivated expert who is used to tackling the necessary activities within the scope of maintenance and commissioning and repair on site with a high degree of initiative, assertiveness, willingness to learn and a high level of customer orientation
• Due to the work in multinational teams the command of the German and English language in the level B1 is necessary
• Highest degree of flexibility and willingness to travel at home and abroad with a travel duration of several weeks e.g. Democratic Republic of Congo
• Participation in 24/7 on-call service
• Driving license class B
• A multicultural attitude is a prerequisite for this interesting and varied job

More About Us

• Collective wage agreement from IG Metall (Baden-Württemberg) including special payments
• Flexible working hours (working time accounts)
• Motivated, warm team with young and very experienced colleagues
• 35 hour week plus overtime pay for extra work
• 30 days vacation
• Use of many fitness studios throughout Germany for your workout
• Relocation service

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.