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

ppLocation: Genoa, Ligura, Italy /ppJob ID: R /ppDate Posted: /ppCompany Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. /ppProfession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing Product Management /ppJob Schedule:Full time /ppRemote: No /ppJob Description: 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 RD, contributing directly to the definition and successful delivery of competitive power converter solutions. /ph3How You’ll Make an Impact /h3ulliSupport application‑driven product development for power converters in PV, battery energy storage and hybrid systems /liliTranslate customer and application needs into clear product requirements and preliminary technical specifications /liliContribute to product roadmaps through analysis of market trends, system architectures, performance and cost drivers /liliCollect, structure and benchmark market and customer requirements versus competitor and emerging solutions /liliIdentify gaps between current products and future application needs /liliPrepare preliminary product specifications and provide clear design input to RD (use cases, constraints, operating envelopes) /liliContribute to validation, industrialization, and lifecycle improvements by reviewing tests, changes and compliance /liliCollaborate cross‑functionally with RD, sales, manufacturing and supply chain, supporting knowledge sharing and training /li /ulh3Your Background /h3ulliBachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Electronics or Power Systems /lili2–5 years of experience in power electronics, converters, inverters, or system engineering, ideally in renewable energy or BESS /liliGood understanding of power converter topologies, control principles, and system‑level interactions /liliFamiliarity with grid‑connected applications (PV, BESS, hybrid plants) is a strong advantage /liliBasic experience with simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) or test environments is a plus /liliStructured mindset with the ability to turn technical information into clear requirements /liliStrong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in cross‑functional, international teams /liliFluent in English; additional languages are a plus /li /ulh3More about us /h3pWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. /ph3Why This Role Is Interesting? /h3ulliExposure to end‑to‑end product development, from market need to validated product /liliHands‑on involvement in state‑of‑the‑art power conversion technologies /liliA clear growth path toward Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, or System Architect roles /liliOpportunity to contribute to solutions enabling the energy transition /li /ulpQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. /ppThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr