Automation & Capex Leader: Smart Factory Transformation

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

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