Global Product Specialist- IEC Distribution Transformers

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Global Product Specialist- IEC Distribution Transformers for the Transformers Business to join their Global Product Group-Distribution and Traction Transformers.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business's comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, distribution transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company's transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

The Global Product Specialist is accountable to ensure competitive position, strong value differentiation and technological leadership for the assigned products/ product line(s), thereby contributing to customers satisfaction and profitable growth for the products / product line(s).

Your Responsibilities

• Follows and understands global standards, market and customers' requirements and their impact on the assigned product portfolio
• Collects and analyses standards, market requirements, customer needs and values as an input for producing a product roadmap and actively participate in R&D projects execution
• Prepares product market communication materials, including support for new product launches
• Clarifies product positioning within the portfolio, with defined values per product line / product to address different segment needs
• Provides structured input for R&D projects in form of MRS (Market Requirements Specification)
• Participates to the products market introduction and supports performance and analysis
• Drives internal benchmarks as per the defined GPG Benchmark procedure- conducts analysis, shares results with Hubs / factories, defines improvement actions by factory, follow up and tracks implementation
• Keeps Product Group, Sales and channels informed on topics related to the product, such as new product availability, market, competition, quality, configuration, trends, and limitations
• Provides sales and technical support, participates in customer meetings, and attends trade shows on request and supports marketing programs
• Supports technical solutions across the product line. Supports and follows the activities to govern product management for assigned products / product line(s) during lifecycle.
• Prepares white papers for relevant customer events Ensures appropriate training material is available for use both internally and externally
• Analyzes customers' feedback (Voice of Customer, NPS and other forms of surveys, Workshops, CCRP) and defines actions to improve customers' satisfaction level
• Maintains and follows annual cycle of activities to govern product management for assigned products.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Engineering degree
• Total 10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, Engineering of Distribution Transformers
• Product Management skills. Strong technical knowledge of Distribution Transformers
• Knowledge of market / customer's needs
• International experience, Intercultural sensitivity
• Structured and analytical thinking
• Networking, Leadership, Superior communication & negotiation skills
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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