R&D Project Manager - Instrument Transformers

The opportunity

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 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 product development for oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers, from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality, and time-to-market goals.
• Propose R&D projects aligned with the Instrument Transformers Technology Roadmap and explore portfolio extension opportunities with the Global Product Manager and Global Technology Manager, as well as Local Operating Units.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and define R&D resource needs (competence footprint, infrastructure) with the Global Technology Manager.
• Contribute to the global product footprint strategy for gas- and oil-insulated transformers, including factory allocation.
• Plan and supervise R&D project execution in line with the Technology Roadmap, ensuring compliance and managing technical risks.
• Oversee design validation and type testing to ensure product reliability.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and document lessons learned for future initiatives.

Your background

• Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in project management or leadership roles, ideally in the high-voltage or electromechanical industry
• Experience with oil- or gas-insulated high-voltage products, especially instrument transformers is a strong plus
• Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP)
• Operational expertise in coordinating new product implementation and transferring production between factories is a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English, Italian or Polish is a plus

More about us

Why Join Us?

• Global Impact: Be part of a worldwide R&D network shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

• Technical Leadership: Lead projects that directly influence the reliability and sustainability of power systems.

• Innovation Culture: Collaborate with passionate experts in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

• Career Growth: Work on high-visibility projects with opportunities to expand your skills and influence

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;
• Smart working;
• Flexible working hours;
• Canteen.

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Client-provided location(s): Lodi, Italy

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-158134

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-01T23:35:00