Field Service Engineer at Hitachi in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Field Service Engineer

Location: Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan · Onsite

Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0125583

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.

Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).

How you’ll make an impact

• You will perform on-site installation, repair, and modification of GCB, GIS, and TR, carrying out tasks of medium to high difficulty in accordance with work instructions. You will support troubleshooting on an emergency basis.

• You will follow Hitachi Energy Processes, manuals, instructions, quality standards, and HSE standards.

• You will have a customer-focused and solution-oriented approach required.

• You will listen closely to customer requirements and give feedback to the organization to develop new service solutions or opportunities.

• You will be self-driven and working under your ownership.

• You will be responsible for ensuring Safety on site.

• You will be socially competent to lead co-workers on-site.

• You will work on-site within Japan or abroad with travel >70-80%.

• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a degree in electrical or mechanical background and further education is beneficial.

• Proficiency in spoken and read English is preferred.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.

Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

• Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance

• Paid leave

• Bereavement leave

• Wedding leave

• Maternity leave

• Spousal maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.