Global Product Specialist - Grid Connection (F/M/D)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a motivated Power Converter Product Specialist to support the development and evolution of power conversion products used in utility-scale PV, BESS and hybrid energy systems.

This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career professional with a strong technical foundation in power electronics who is looking to grow into a broader product management or technical leadership role. You will act as a bridge between market needs, system applications and R&D, contributing directly to the definition and successful delivery of competitive power converter solutions.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Support application-driven product development for power converters in PV, battery energy storage and hybrid systems
• Translate customer and application needs into clear product requirements and preliminary technical specifications
• Contribute to product roadmaps through analysis of market trends, system architectures, performance and cost drivers
• Collect, structure and benchmark market and customer requirements versus competitor and emerging solutions
• Identify gaps between current products and future application needs
• Prepare preliminary product specifications and provide clear design input to R&D (use cases, constraints, operating envelopes)
• Contribute to validation, industrialization, and lifecycle improvements by reviewing tests, changes and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, sales, manufacturing and supply chain, supporting knowledge sharing and training

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Electronics or Power Systems
• 2-5 years of experience in power electronics, converters, inverters, or system engineering, ideally in renewable energy or BESS
• Good understanding of power converter topologies, control principles, and system-level interactions
• Familiarity with grid-connected applications (PV, BESS, hybrid plants) is a strong advantage
• Basic experience with simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) or test environments is a plus
• Structured mindset with the ability to turn technical information into clear requirements
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in cross-functional, international teams
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

• Exposure to end-to-end product development, from market need to validated product
• Hands-on involvement in state-of-the-art power conversion technologies
• A clear growth path toward Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, or System Architect roles
• Opportunity to contribute to solutions enabling the energy transition