Project Technician with mandarin language skills 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Join Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Products business and become part of a globally recognized team delivering advanced solutions for power transmission and distribution. In this role, you will support the development and execution of customer-specific projects for Generator Circuit-Breakers used in power generation applications worldwide. Based in Zurich-Oerlikon, you will combine your electrical engineering expertise with your Mandarin Chinese language skills to support customers and business partners in China and contribute to the global energy transition.

• Create customer-specific wiring and electrical schematics based on technical requirements and project specifications

• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams for new products and product enhancements using EPLAN P8

• Revise electrical documentation to reflect customer requirements, control system changes, and product developments

• Provide technical support to suppliers involved in control cabinet manufacturing and assembly

• Maintain and further develop component and language databases within EPLAN P8

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, suppliers, and international customers

• Support project execution through occasional travel to customer sites and power plants, mainly in China

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements

• Completed apprenticeship, technical diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in electrical design, engineering, or a comparable technical role

• Experience with EPLAN P8 or similar ECAD software is an advantage

• Fluent in Mandarin and English; German language skills are an advantage

• Strong attention to detail and a structured, precise way of working

• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

• Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills

• Willingness to travel internationally as required by projects, approximately 20%

Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Products business is a global leader in power transmission and distribution technologies. Within this business, our Generator Circuit-Breaker team develops, manufactures, markets, and services high-current switching systems for power plants around the world. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment, flexible working models, and exciting opportunities for professional growth. Join us and help shape a more sustainable energy future for generations to come.