for Department Manager (Technology Center – South Asia)

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0085192 Date Posted: 2025-04-14 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As the R&D Department Manager for TC south Asia at Hitachi Energy India, you will be responsible for managing the development of new HV products for High Voltage Circuit Breakers and Switchgear in collaboration with other technology centers of Hitachi Energy globally. You will play a pivotal role in developing a competent and skilled team that is equipped to develop and introduce new HV products in the product portfolio. Your Responsibilities Product Development: Identify projects for new product development needs with product management and technology managers. Develop & drive strategic plans for the implementation of project to reach the right products within cost, budgets and time. Collaborate with Global Product Management and Technology Management to ensure proper product tech. requirements, project and cost. Responsibility for developing a strong team(s) that are highly skilled and develop and retain them. Develop resources in areas like design, simulations, project management and testing. Encourage R&D teams to drive product innovation, development, and enhancement initiatives. Collaboration with global TC team Collaborate with global experts and other TC projects managers to manage cross TC projects to reach the desired goals. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, SCM, product management to ensure seamless execution of projects and seamless introduction into production. Regulatory Compliance Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to high voltage products and ensure compliance in product design and development. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Master's degree would add extra advantage preferred. Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in HV Switchgear / Related HV Electrical products / R&D, preferably in the high voltage industry. Strong understanding of high voltage products, market dynamics, and customer requirements. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to drive product development, Product enhancement, type testing and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. 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.