Low voltage grid application engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Kraków, Poland, seeks an experienced Distribution Automation product specialist to help shape product strategy and lead early customer engagements.

You will drive requirements, evaluate technologies, and collaborate with R&D and sales. The role is hybrid, with up to 30% travel, and requires an electrical engineering background and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5-10 yrs experience, preferably in Electrical & Electronics.
• Proven experience in technical roles (engineering, technical support, solution design) with exposure to sales engineering.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies, distribution networks, and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and presentation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the requirement specification for products in the Distribution Automation portfolio.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies, proof of concepts, and homologation for new products and solutions.
• Develop templates for different application topologies and build tested, validated kits and packages.
• Analyze customer pain points and deliver specific technical solutions.
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical presentations and product documentation.
• Support sales teams by providing technical expertise during engagements and proposals.

Skills

Power distribution

Grid protocols

IEC 61850

FDIR/FLISR

SCADA

PLC applications

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical & Electronics)

Tools

PLC coding

Edge computing

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID: R0116471

Date Posted: 2026-02-24

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity As part of the newly formed Global Product Group Distribution Automation Hitachi Energy, you will be an important part of early customer engagement projects and product strategy. Reporting to the product management and pre‑sales organization, you will be a part of a dynamic expert team, operating globally and collaborating with various functions, e.g. R&D and sales. This is an opportunity to contribute and grow in a company of 100+ year legacy in the power grids and industrial applications segments and bring your expertise to create an offering that lasts. This position is hybrid, based in Kraków.

How you’ll make an impact

In this role you will focus on product specification, design, engineering and deployment, supporting both Distribution Automation product and solutions. To be successful, you will need a deep technical expertise in grid applications and related technologies, with an appreciation of sales and market positioning. As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Bring strong knowledge in power distribution applications, including standard grid protocols (IEC104, DNP3, IEC 61850 etc.), FDIR/ FLISR, Volt/Var, protection and control, SCADA, sensing and measurement technologies, as well as PLC based applications.
• Have a deep understanding of the Hitachi Energy product portfolio or equivalent and can apply this knowledge to solve business and customer problems by integrating different applications.
• Lead the requirement specification for products in the Distribution Automation portfolio.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies, proof of concepts, and homologation for new products and solutions.
• Develop templates for different application topologies and build tested, validated, and approved kits and packages to be easily used and replicated.
• Analyze customer pain points and business problems to deliver specific technical solutions.
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical presentations, as well as product and solution documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal technical teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Stay updated on the latest automation and communication technologies and trends, sharing insights with the team.
• Support sales teams by providing technical expertise during customer engagements and proposal development, selecting the appropriate product/ solution, validating the proposal and leading customer technical discussions.
• Assist in market research and competitive analysis to inform product positioning and business development.

Your background

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5-10 yrs. of experience, preferably in Electrical & Electronics.
• Proven experience in technical roles (engineering, technical support, solution design) with exposure to sales engineering.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies, distribution networks, and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and presentation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• High customer orientation and the ability to translate needs into concrete solutions.
• Competence in PLC and edge compute applications coding is an advantage.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Dbamy o przejrzystość i zgodność z wymogami prawnymi tak, aby każda osoba uczestnicząca w procesie rekrutacyjnym wiedziała, czego może się spodziewać na poszczególnych etapach. Po pomyślnym zakończeniu procesu przedstawimy wybranej osobie szczegóły dotyczące warunków finansowych oraz benefitów. Pozostałe elementy oferty zostaną przekazane przed podpisaniem umowy o pracę, tak by stworzyć możliwość spokojnego zapoznania się z nimi. *Klauzula obowiązuje wyłącznie na terenie Polski, zgodnie z lokalnymi przepisami prawa.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully. *Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.

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