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In this role, you will work closely with customers, Sales, Tendering, Product Management, engineering teams and local operating units to develop optimized, fit-for-purpose charging solutions for public and commercial transport. You will shape high-level technical concepts from early customer engagement through tendering and support their refinement during project execution.\nHow you'll make an impact\nEngage with customers early in the project-development cycle to understand operational needs, charging strategies, site constraints, grid-connection requirements, and future expansion plans.\n\nDevelop and compare high-level technical solution concepts for charging infrastructure, including system architecture, key design criteria, scope boundaries and interfaces.\n\nTranslate customer and market requirements into optimized, feasible, and value-based solutions using the Hitachi Energy portfolio, while identifying assumptions, deviations, technical risks & opportunities.\n\nSupport Sales Capture and tender teams during pre-design by coordinating technical inputs, evaluating solution options and handing over the selected concept for verification and refinement by tender and factory teams.\n\nCoordinate with internal specialists and interface partners on power-system studies, grid connection, power conversion, charging equipment, energy management, smart charging, control and communication, civil interfaces and installation concepts.\n\nPrepare and present technical proposals, concept descriptions, single-line diagrams, design criteria, study scopes, and customer-facing technical material.\n\nSupport project teams after awards clarification and refinement of the sold solution, helping preserve design intent, manage interfaces, and identify opportunities for optimization or upselling.\n\nUse customer and market insights to support Product Management in improving offerings, standard solutions and application guidelines for eMobility charging infrastructure.\n\nContribute to technical workshops, events, training, customer seminars and knowledge sharing across countries and functions.\n\nYour background\nBachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with emphasis on power systems, power electronics or Power System studies.\n\n5 years of experience in application, power systems engineering, including DC power supply systems, application of power electronics (Thyristors, IGBTs), MV/LV distribution system, industrial electrification or equivalent electrical system.\n\nSound understanding of AC and DC distribution, power conversion, transformers and switchgear, protection and control, power quality, harmonic performance and grid-connection principles.\n\nExperience in developing technical concepts and converting customer requirements into system architectures, specifications, scope definitions, and compliant technical offers.\n\nProactive and results-oriented, with strong analytical, communication, presentation, and teamwork skills in a multicultural and multi-location environment.\n\nWillingness to travel for customer meetings, events, workshops and project support as required.\n\nFluent in written and spoken English; another European language (e.g. German, French, Italian) is an advantage.\n\nMore about us\nWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.\nThe minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:\nStarting from: 44,800 € gross annual\n\nThe final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.\nOur benefits offering for this role generally includes:\nIncentive Plan, Lunch tickets, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).\n\nApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico\n\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis 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.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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