Automation & Capex Lead, Smart Factory Transformation

Hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well‑being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support financial secure

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland Sp. z o.o. in Łódź is seeking an Automation and CAPEX Lead for HUB Europe to define and drive the investment and automation strategy across HUB Europe. You will oversee CapEx governance, manage a portfolio of investments, and drive factories toward smart factory environments.

The role requires coordinating with factory managers and senior leaders, translating business needs into scalable automation solutions while shaping long‑term roadmaps for Industry 4.0 technologies.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or 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 ROI evaluation, NPV analysis, and CapEx budgeting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

CapEx

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy Poland Sp. z o.o. in Łódź is seeking an Automation and CAPEX Lead for HUB Europe to define and drive the investment and automation strategy across HUB Europe. You will oversee CapEx governance, manage a portfolio of investments, and drive factories toward smart factory environments.

The role requires coordinating with factory managers and senior leaders, translating business needs into scalable automation solutions while shaping long‑term roadmaps for Industry 4.0 technologies.