R&D Project Manager

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 anR&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)

• 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 & Validation: Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems.
• Communicate & Influence: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support.
• Capture & Share Knowledge: Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects.

• 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
• Fluent in English and Italian are a plus

• 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

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 three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing 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. We welcome you to apply today.