Senior Field Service Engineer

The Opportunity

As a Senior Field Service Engineer at Hitachi, Ltd., you will be a critical point of contact for our customers, providing expert technical support, installation, maintenance, and repair services for complex Hitachi systems and equipment in the field. You will ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction through your technical expertise and problem‑solving skills.

• Perform complex installations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Hitachi's advanced industrial, medical, or IT systems (depending on specific business unit focus) at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware and software issues, leveraging diagnostic tools, technical documentation, and your deep product knowledge.
• Provide comprehensive technical support and training to customers on product operation, maintenance, and best practices.
• Lead and mentor junior field service engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Manage service calls and schedules efficiently, ensuring timely response and resolution to customer issues.
• Document all service activities, including detailed reports of work performed, parts used, and problem resolutions, using designated service management systems.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, sales, and support teams to address customer feedback and improve product reliability and service delivery.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, quality standards, and customer site regulations.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through professional demeanor, clear communication, and effective problem‑solving.
• Identify opportunities for service contract renewals, upgrades, or additional Hitachi products and services.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and be available for travel to various customer locations as required.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a methodical approach to identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Proven years of progressive experience in field service engineering, specifically supporting complex industrial, medical, or IT hardware and software syst
• Extensive expertise in troubleshooting and repairing complex electromechanical systems, high‑precision equipment, or networked IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of diagnostic tools, test equipment, and software applications relevant to Hitachi's product lines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
• Ability to travel frequently, potentially including overnight stays, to customer locations.
• Physical ability to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in various industrial or clinical environments.
• Prior experience with Hitachi products or similar complex systems is highly desirable.

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.