AI for Engineering Transformation Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care and lifeinsurance

Fitness and wellbeing programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland SP. Z O.O. is seeking an AI Transformation Lead to accelerate AI adoption across engineering platforms and software products. You will bridge AI strategy and execution, working with software engineers, architects, data specialists, and cybersecurity teams to deliver measurable value.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high visibility, and influence on how AI capabilities are introduced and scaled across multiple engineering organizations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, digital transformation or related roles.
• Hands-on experience delivering software solutions and technology transformations in complex organizations.
• Experience with AI technologies, ML, generative AI, or intelligent automation.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and enterprise architecture principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good written and spoken English (B2 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms and teams.
• Translate AI strategy into practical plans with measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and delivery with AI.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, data specialists and security teams.
• Promote modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development.
• Support modernization of legacy systems and adoption of new patterns.
• Lead experimentation, PoCs and innovation initiatives with the organization.

Skills

AI technologies

machine learning

cloud platforms

enterprise architecture

stakeholder management

English proficiency

cross-functional leadership

Tools

Azure AI services

Azure OpenAI

Databricks

NVIDIA ecosystem

Job description

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland Job ID: R0137508 Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: Opportunity We are looking for an AI Transformation Lead to help accelerate the adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms, software products, and engineering workflows supporting transformer design and development. In this role, you will bridge the gap between AI strategy and execution. Working closely with software engineers, engineering teams, solution architects, data specialists, cybersecurity experts, and innovation teams, you will identify opportunities where AI can deliver measurable value and help transform those opportunities into practical solutions. This is a highly visible role with significant autonomy and influence, offering the opportunity to shape how AI capabilities are introduced, scaled, and operationalized across multiple engineering organizations.

How you will make an impact

• Drive the adoption of AI technologies across engineering platforms, software solutions, and development teams.
• Translate strategic AI initiatives into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, software delivery, and business processes through AI-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define use cases, validate ideas, and support implementation activities.
• Work closely with architects, data specialists, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of AI capabilities.
• Promote modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development approaches.
• Support modernization initiatives, including the evolution of legacy systems and adoption of new technology patterns.
• Drive experimentation, proof-of-concepts, and innovation initiatives in collaboration with the innovation organization.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities relevant to the engineering organization.
• Establish frameworks, best practices, and governance approaches that enable safe and scalable adoption of AI solutions.

Your background 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, digital transformation, innovation, or related technology roles. Hands-on experience delivering software solutions and implementing technology transformations within complex organizations. Practical experience with AI technologies, machine learning solutions, generative AI, or intelligent automation initiatives. Understanding of modern software development practices, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture principles. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and technical teams. Strong ability to connect business objectives with technology solutions. Experience identifying and delivering process improvements through automation and emerging technologies. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Good written and spoken English (B2 or higher).

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, NVIDIA ecosystem, ML platforms, or modern data platforms.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or energy-related organizations.
• Experience implementing AI governance, responsible AI practices, or cybersecurity controls for AI solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide transformation programs.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Benefits

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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