R&D Project Manager
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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