The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrificationandpowering a sustainable energy future through cutting-edge 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 billionUSD. We welcome you to apply today.

How you'll make an impact:

- Technically leadthetechnologyand product developmentstrategyin the areas of DC grids,distributionnetwork,andenergy storagesolutions. Create innovative products,systems,and solutions in anticipation oftechnology and product strategy.
- Oversee theimplementation of thestrategy andtheculture required fortheemployees to experiment with the right resources at the right level. Introducing disruptive ideas to R&Doperationsand; initiate technology and product developmentsetup.
- Providetechnical and analyticalleadership andguidance to thecross functionalteamincluding R&D;
- Form or be part of formingthe technology / product development team and ensure team alignment with business strategy and drive performance and development. Participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.




- Preparetechnical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Make and/or review designartefacts for products, systems, and solutions. Coordinatepilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

- Required master's or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related fields)extensive experience(+15years)intechnology andproduct developmentdomainfrom ideationand team setuptomarket introduction andlifecycle management.
- Deep knowledge of powersystemsand control, with experience in one or more application areas such as industry, transport, or distribution grids related to energy transition.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse interests and agendas.
- Experience in devising research methodsforfuture technical directionandfuture scenarios in transforming technology landscape.
- Ability to communicatewithand influence executive leadershipto accept practices,approaches, and procedures.
- Experience in leadingprofessionalstoexercise latitude and independence in assignments.

More about us

Excited about a new opportunity If this sounds like you, we'd like to see your application! Our selection process is ongoing, so don't wait-apply today!

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