Regional Product Specialist – Oil & Dry Distribution Transformers (HUB APMEA)

About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. More specific information on the employee benefit program offering in your intended country of employment/ more information will be available during the recruitment process.

Description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Hitachi Energy is seeking candidates to work as a part of the HUB APMEA Oil and Dry Distribution Transformers Product Line. The Regional Product Specialist (RPS) will work directly with HUB APMEA Regional Product Manager Oil and Dry Distribution Transformers. The Regional Product Specialist (RPS) for Oil and Dry Distribution Transformers in the HUB APMEA region is responsible for managing the assigned product portfolio through market and competitive analysis, compliance with standards, and support for new product development. The RPS ensures a market-leading and competitive position, strong value differentiation, and technology leadership, thereby contributing to customer satisfaction and profitable growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and trend identification by evaluating international and regional standards, regulations, and customer specifications.

• Perform competitor assessments to pinpoint opportunities for improvement and differentiation.

• Gather and analyze customer feedback (e.g., Voice of Customer, NPS, surveys) to drive product enhancements and increase satisfaction.

• Manage and update technical specifications for products to ensure competitiveness and compliance.Oversee performance improvement initiatives (competitiveness, design to value) through benchmarking and quality feedback.

• Assist in finalizing requirements for new products and technology transfers.Ensure compliance with all relevant external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.

• Work closely with global product managers, R&D centers, and local business units to align regional needs with global strategies.Act as a liaison among product management, engineering teams, application engineering, and marketing to deliver technical insights and promotional support.

• Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing across engineering, operations, sales, and channel teams.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Electrical Engineering is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, market analysis, or a similar role within the transformers or energy industry, along with strong technical knowledge of transformer products and applications relevant to the region.

• Experience with market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and product lifecycle management.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Proficiency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. More specific information on the employee benefit program offering in your intended country of employment/ more information will be available during the recruitment process.

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