Join to apply for the R&D; Project Manager role at Hitachi Energy Are you ready to lead innovation in high‑voltage technologies that power the world sustainably? At Hitachi Energy, we’re advancing the future of energy with a strong focus on eco‑efficient and high‑performance Metal‑Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear, and oil‑ and gas‑insulated instrument transformers. As an R&D; Project Manager, you’ll drive the development of next‑generation products that meet the evolving needs of the power industry. Location: Lodi, Italy Business Unit: High Voltage Products Department: Technology Center Italy (TC Italy) How You'll Make an Impact
Lead specialized innovation: Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects falling in both product lines — from concept to market — ensuring excellence in cost, quality, and time‑to‑market. Drive technical collaboration: Coordinate international, cross‑functional teams including R&D;, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. Work closely with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals. Ensure product excellence: Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and proactively manage technical risks. Support testing and validation: Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high‑voltage insulation systems. Communicate and influence: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support. Capture and share knowledge: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field). 2+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in the electromechanical or high‑voltage equipment industry. Experience with gas‑ and oil‑insulated high‑voltage products is preferred. Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP). Strong communication and leadership skills. Fluency in English and Italian is a plus.
About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over a century of pioneering mission‑critical technologies such as high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we address 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 billion USD. Benefits
Health insurance Pension fund Welfare Smart workingFlexible working hours Canteen
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