Hitachi Energy

Service Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy as a Service Engineer in Helsinki, Tampere, or Vaasa, Finland. Deliver expert services for MicroSCADA X systems, including upgrades, diagnostics, and cyber security. Enjoy a dynamic role with travel opportunities and a focus on customer satisfaction in renewable energy.
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy On-site Full time UTC+02:00
Helsinki, Finland Tampere, Finland Vaasa, Finland

Hitachi Energy

Company Overview

Name

Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2021

Size

Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).

What They Do

Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).

Working There

Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).

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Job Description

We are looking for a Service Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Grid Automation Service in Vaasa, Tampere or Helsinki.

As you will be part of our service team, you will be responsible for providing engineering and expert services for our existing installations globally. This includes system upgrades and extensions, consulting services, remote diagnostics, corrective and preventive maintenance, site audits and various cyber security services. In this position you need to be customer oriented, have an inborn ability to solve complex problems, readiness to travel and the ability to adapt and learn quickly new things. Ideally, you are already familiar with MicroSCADA X products, have experience in critical communication networks and understand the importance of cyber security for control systems.

How you'll make an impact

  • Working at the customer front end delivering engineering and expert services for MicroSCADA X control systems and related equipment
  • Participating in domestic and export projects of various sizes as a technical engineer
  • Supporting our end-customers with your technical expertise, leading to better user experience, higher customer satisfaction and long-term collaboration
  • Providing technical support for our sales teams in designing the scope to be offered
  • Creating and maintaining customer work logs, inventory databases and documentations

Your background

  • BSc or MSc in information technology or electrical engineering.
  • Good job planning, prioritizing, time management and documentation skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Culturally sensitive communication skills with positive attitude and an open mind.
  • Ability to solve complex problems, learn quickly and innovate.
  • Readiness to travel ~30 days/year
  • Fluent spoken and written Finnish and English skills
  • Ideally you have work experience with MicroSCADA X products.
  • A proven track record in designing critical communication networks and cyber security is seen as an advantage.

More about us

Interested in joining Hitachi Energy and ready for a new exciting challenge? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by September 7, 2026. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Jarmo Varmajoki, Service Operations Manager, tel. +358 50 3341295.

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About the role

August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Smart Grid

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

  •  Helsinki, Finland
  •  Tampere, Finland
  •  Vaasa, Finland

BSc or MSc in information technology or electrical engineering; experience with MicroSCADA X products preferred.

UTC+02:00

Tags

Cybersecurity · Grid Integration · Electrical Engineering · Service Management