Global Product Specialist – Offshore Substation and Subsea Transformers

Description Hitachi Energy is seeking candidates to work as a part of the Global Product Group (GPG) Power Transformers. The Global Product Specialist (GPS) will work directly with the Global Product Manager (GPM) for Industrial & Specialty (I&S) Transformers and collaborate with our worldwide network of R&D centers, Hubs and local business teams to capture and translate customer requirements into improvements of existing solutions and set the directions for new product developments. It is an opportunity for transformer engineering and R&D experts to apply their knowledge to help customers with demanding applications and be part of joint development of new solutions for the changing electrical grid. Additionally, the work will require participation in technical meetings, international standards development, and contributing and developing the industry knowledge on power transformer technology. How you´ll make an impact Analyze market situation by following and understanding international standards, market & customer requirements, and their impact on the portfolio. Conduct competitor analyses including identification of technical product gaps and with a high focus on competitiveness opportunities while evaluating the portfolio position. Manage the technical specifications of Industrial and Specialty Power Transformers and support Global Product Manager in developing business cases for product development, transfer of technology, maintenance, and competitiveness with a high focus on Offshore Substation and Subsea Transformers. Collect and share market technical data to validate performance of products, and you will support new product development by translating market requirements into actionable inputs for the product roadmap. Prepare and present technical communication materials to support product launches and enhance market positioning. Keep engineering, operations, sales and channels informed on topics related to Industrial and Specialty transformers including market, competition, quality, configurations and trends. Provide support to data quality improvement, sales, participate in customer meetings and attend trade shows and conferences on request to better identify customer values, pain-points and needs. Ensure appropriate training material for Industrial and Specialty transformers – with particular focus on Offshore Substation and Subsea Transformers – is available for use both internally and externally. Your background MSc or BSc Engineering degree Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer engineering and/or research & development, including electrical design experience from working in a factory with production process and cost structure understanding. Technical knowledge of transformer portfolio. Knowledge of offshore wind or O&G substation transformers or subsea transformers is a plus. Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Fluent English, experience with writing technical papers and/or reports. More about us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type, flexible working hours. 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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr