Team Leader Maintenance 80–100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
At our Surge Arrester Profit Center in Wettingen, you will work with us to develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative, reliable, and safe surge protection solutions for the power generation and distribution, railway, and industrial sectors. Our ambition is to support customers worldwide with high-quality technologies and to create sustainable added value. This is achieved through the continuous advancement of our core technologies and the ongoing improvement of our processes—driven by open collaboration and a strong team spirit.
As Team Lead Maintenance, you will take on a responsible role and lead a dedicated team of six employees. Together, you ensure the reliable operation of all production equipment and technical systems within a highly automated process manufacturing environment. You will actively shape the development of maintenance—both strategically and operationally—while working closely and collaboratively with the management team and other departments. The goal is to ensure high equipment availability, safety, and an efficient and sustainable organization.
How you’ll make an impact
Further develop and strengthen the maintenance organization together with your team
Plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance activities (preventive, corrective, and holistic approaches)
Initiate and drive sustainable strategies to improve equipment availability, productivity, and lifecycle
Actively support and foster the professional and personal development of your team members
Take responsibility for budget planning and promote a conscious and sustainable use of resources (including spare parts and inventory strategy)
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams on retrofit, new build, and investment projects
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
Continuously improve processes and introduce modern digital tools and performance metrics
Your background
A completed technical degree (e.g., engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, automation) or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in maintenance, ideally including a leadership role in an automated production environment
Knowledge of automation, robotics, and industrial control systems
Experience with structured maintenance approaches and continuous improvement
Enjoy working collaboratively across functions
A structured, solution‑oriented way of working combined with the ability to support and develop people
Very good German and English language skills
More about us
Our flexible working methods help you optimize your personal and professional performance and create an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
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.
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