We are looking for a Lab Manager to be part of innovation team in Grid Automation. In this role you will collaborate with dynamic global technology teams with niche competences and cutting‑edge technology. You will be developing the power grids of the future, creating software that is used in crucial infrastructure and real time. The product is designed to have a long life while also being very efficient and secure.

As Lab Manager you will be responsible for smooth operations of our local laboratory consisting of multiple IT and measurement equipment. This will include networking, hardware maintenance as well as necessary Health and Safety, procurement and hands‑on involvement in experiments and test happening within the lab.

This position is part of a team building cutting edge applications for power grids.

Our tech stack and tools include:

Windows and Linux servers, multiple IDE, advanced networking, physical lab infrastructure.

How you’ll make an impact

• Be part of real DevOps cross‑functional team focused on delivery efficiency
• Maintain and develop laboratory equipment and infrastructure to support wide range of experiments and testing activities
• Monitor and operate the equipment during experiments and tests
• Work with the team to design test cases and experiments to jointly deliver working solutions
• Working in a cross‑disciplinary team using the Agile development methodology
• Sharing your knowledge and experience with other team members

Your Background

You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronics, Power Systems or an equivalent field of study

3+ years of experience with system administration (Windows and Linux based) and hardware maintenance

Former experience with one or more of: SCADA, remote terminal units, communication protocols will be a big plus but not a must.

You have a very good knowledge of networking

You have willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges

You have scripting/programming skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) will be a plus

You are proficient with written and spoken communication in English

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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.