Global Product Specialist - Grid Connection (F/M/D) at Hitachi · Genoa

Global Product Specialist - Grid Connection (F/M/D) Location: Genoa, Ligura, Italy Location: Genoa, Ligura, Italy Job ID: R0125650 Date Posted: 2026-05-08 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job 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 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 Your Background 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 More about us 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. Why This Role Is Interesting? 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 Qualified 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. This 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. Additional Locations: Seville, Andalusia, Spain