Job Summary

We are looking for a Lab Manager to be part of the 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 develop 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.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a real DevOps cross‑functional team focused on delivery efficiency
• Maintain and develop laboratory equipment and infrastructure to support a 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
• Work in a cross‑disciplinary team using the Agile development methodology
• Share your knowledge and experience with other team members

Qualifications and Background

• 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
• Experience with SCADA, remote terminal units, or communication protocols is a plus but not a must
• Very good knowledge of networking
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Scripting/programming skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) will be a plus
• Proficiency with written and spoken communication in English

Tech Stack & Tools

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

Benefits

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

About Hitachi Energy

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 about $16 billion USD.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting