Automation and CAPEX Lead, HUB EUC

Hitachi, Ltd.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Automation and CAPEX Lead, HUB Europe, to drive the CapEx and automation strategy across HUB Europe. You will oversee governance, budgeting, and a long-term automation roadmap, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and HSE to deliver scalable Industry 4.0 solutions.

The role demands 7+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, financial acumen, and fluency in English, as you guide a team of CapEx and Automation specialists toward continuous

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 3 years in CapEx, automation, or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, Smart Manufacturing, automation and robotics.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leadership.
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen, including ROI/NPV and CapEx budgeting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the HUB Europe CapEx and Automation strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Own and manage the CapEx governance process, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting.
• Define and implement the manufacturing automation and Smart Factory strategy.
• Develop and maintain a long-term automation roadmap covering robotics, IoT, AMRs, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Translate business growth and operational requirements into scalable automation solutions and investment plans.
• Benchmark automation maturity and investment effectiveness across HUB and Global Product Group factories.
• Drive standardization, deployment of best-practice automation technologies, architectures, and methodologies.
• Oversee automation projects to deliver within scope, budget, timeline, safety, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with factory managers and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HSE).
• Lead and develop a team of CapEx and Automation Specialists.

Skills

CapEx leadership

Automation strategy

Financial analysis

ROI evaluation

Cross-functional leadership

Industry 4.0

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master in Engineering

Job description

Automation and CAPEX Lead, HUB EUC

General information

As a member of the Operations team, you will be responsible for defining and executing the investment and automation strategy across HUB Europe. You will oversee the CapEx management process, supervise a portfolio of investments and automation initiatives, and drive the transformation of manufacturing facilities toward smart factory environments. This role requires close collaboration with factory, HUB leadership teams, functional leaders and project stakeholders to ensure alignment between investments and strategic business objectives.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and execute the HUB Europe CapEx and Automation strategy in alignment with business objectives and global priorities.
• Own and manage the HUB Europe CapEx governance process, including investment planning, monitoring, reporting, and budget optimization.
• Define and implement the manufacturing automation and Smart Factory strategy, ensuring innovation is commercially viable and operationally sustainable.
• Develop and maintain a long-term automation roadmap covering robotics, industrial automation, IoT, AMRs, and other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Translate business growth, capacity, productivity, quality, and operational requirements into scalable automation solutions and investment plans.
• Benchmark automation maturity, manufacturing technologies, and investment effectiveness across HUB and Global Product Group factories.
• Drive standardization, scalability, and deployment of best-practice automation technologies, technical architectures, and implementation methodologies across factories.
• Oversee automation projects to ensure delivery within scope, budget, timeline, safety requirements, quality standards, and expected business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with factory managers and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and HSE, to identify and execute investment opportunities.
• Lead and develop a team of CapEx and Automation Specialists while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Your background:

• Master or bachelor degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role related to CapEx, Automation, Operations, industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, Smart Manufacturing, industrial automation and robotics.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leadership stakeholders.
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen, including expertise in Business Case development, ROI evaluation, NPV analysis, and CapEx budgeting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on delivering sustainable business results.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize 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.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.