Location:Remote - Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0101153Date Posted:2025-11-07Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):IT, Telecom &amp; InternetJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:<div>The opportunity </div><div> </div><div>Hitachi Energy is currently undergoing a period of strong growth that requires significant expansion of our manufacturing base to meet the rising demand in the electrical distribution market. In addition, we have recently been through a major IT reorg that has led to the creation of the Transformer BST or Business Solution Team, that is tasked with supporting the Transformer business with its IT needs. </div><div> </div><div>This role is part of the Transformer BST and will function as the Solution Architect for the shopfloor IT environment, including MES (Manufacturing Execution System), machine connectivity and machine monitoring solutions.  </div><div> </div><div>The Solution Architect is responsible for the design, integrity and quality of the IT solutions and associated services delivered to the Business in this domain. The Solution Architect ensures that the Solution/Services provide the required functionality within cost guidelines. In addition the Solution Architect seeks to minimizes risk to business regarding security, cost, obsolescence or performance and continuity. </div><div> </div><div>How you’ll make an impact </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Define the technical elements of IT Solutions and ensure alignment with HE enterprise architecture guidelines and strategy </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with the Service Delivery team to estimate effort and cost, complexity and risk, for any new IT Demands in the portfolio </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Provide technical review of requirements to map business requests to standard tools and functionality, and identify where additional customization or custom development would be required </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Help define the technical specifications for new solutions or significant enhancements to existing solutions </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support the Run organization with incident and problem resolution when technical expertise is required </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assist with the review and evaluation of incoming Change Requests </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evaluate new applications, tools and technologies that would be valuable additions to the internal IT landscape </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Your background </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Strong IT project management skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in building IT integrations  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of finance, budgeting and financial reporting. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>SAP FI/CO experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively with business users as well as technical teams. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to create and update application and project documentation in English </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of HE IT Project governance process. </li></ul></div><div> </div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Solution Architect 

Location:Remote - Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0101153Date Posted:2025-11-07Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):IT, Telecom &amp; InternetJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:<div>The opportunity&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Hitachi Energy is currently undergoing a period of&nbsp;strong growth&nbsp;that requires significant expansion of our&nbsp;manufacturing base to meet the rising demand in the electrical distribution market.&nbsp;In addition, we have recently been through a major IT&nbsp;reorg&nbsp;that has&nbsp;led&nbsp;to the creation&nbsp;of&nbsp;the Transformer BST or Business Solution Team, that is tasked with supporting the Transformer business with its IT needs.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This role&nbsp;is part of the Transformer BST and will&nbsp;function as the&nbsp;Solution Architect&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;shopfloor&nbsp;IT environment, including&nbsp;MES (Manufacturing Execution&nbsp;System), machine&nbsp;connectivity&nbsp;and machine monitoring solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Solution Architect&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;the design,&nbsp;integrity&nbsp;and quality of the IT solutions&nbsp;and associated services delivered to the&nbsp;Business&nbsp;in this&nbsp;domain.&nbsp;The Solution Architect ensures that the Solution/Services provide the required functionality within&nbsp;cost&nbsp;guidelines. In&nbsp;addition&nbsp;the Solution Architect&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to&nbsp;minimizes&nbsp;risk to&nbsp;business&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;security,&nbsp;cost, obsolescence or&nbsp;performance and continuity.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>How&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;make an&nbsp;impact&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Define the&nbsp;technical&nbsp;elements of IT Solutions and ensure alignment with HE enterprise architecture guidelines and strategy&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with the&nbsp;Service Delivery team to estimate effort and cost, complexity and risk, for any new IT Demands in the portfolio&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Provide technical review of requirements to&nbsp;map business requests to standard&nbsp;tools and&nbsp;functionality,&nbsp;and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;where&nbsp;additional&nbsp;customization or custom development would be&nbsp;required&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Help define the technical specifications for&nbsp;new solutions&nbsp;or significant enhancements&nbsp;to existing solutions&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support the Run organization with incident and problem resolution when technical expertise is&nbsp;required&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assist&nbsp;with the review and evaluation of incoming Change Requests&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evaluate new applications, tools and technologies that would be valuable additions to the internal IT landscape&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Your background&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Strong&nbsp;IT project management&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in building IT integrations&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of finance,&nbsp;budgeting&nbsp;and financial reporting.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>SAP FI/CO experience&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively with business users as well as technical teams.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to&nbsp;create and&nbsp;update&nbsp;application and project&nbsp;documentation&nbsp;in English&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of&nbsp;HE&nbsp;IT Project governance process.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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