Hitachi Energy AG
Senior R&D Reliability Engineer
📍 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Role and responsibilities
Define and implement the enterprise reliability modelling strategy across BU Service Ensure reliability models deliver consistent, explainable, and decision relevant outputs (e.g., PoF, RUL, risk, mitigation) used in customer facing and decision critical contexts Coordinate companywide projects and activities to harmonize reliability methods and avoid duplication Govern reliability model development, validation, deployment, and retirement Drive integration of reliability models into digital service and predictive platforms Partner with digital, analytics, and IT/OT teams on data driven reliability solutions Establish standards, guidelines, and training programs for reliability engineering Define and track KPIs and deliver executive insights on reliability performance and maturity
Team / description
Business Unit Service is at the forefront of delivering advanced, reliability-driven service solutions worldwide. As we evolve from descriptive monitoring toward scalable predictive and prescriptive intelligence, reliability modelling becomes a cornerstone of how we create customer value across the asset lifecycle.
Qualifications and Skills
Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering (Reliability, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
Proven experience in reliability engineering and reliability modelling in mission‑critical environments
Strong expertise in failure analysis, reliability modelling, and asset health management methods
Experience coordinating or governing technical or modelling activities across multiple teams or units
Confidence to work effectively in complex IT/OT environments with multiple stakeholders
Ability to translate reliability insights into operational decisions and service performance outcomes