Business R&D Specialist Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Innovation Technology Programs Lead to shape the future of our transformers business.

The role bridges technology, business, and emerging innovation ecosystems, empowering you to co-create high‑impact pilots and drive open innovation across global teams. You will develop strategic roadmaps, lead multi-region programs, and partner with research institutions to deliver technology-enabled solutions—advancing sustainability and digital horizons in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or CS engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in transformers industry, with global leadership experience.
• Ability to translate market trends into strategic tech roadmaps.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Lead transformative innovation initiatives.
• Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio.
• Drive technology plans and ensure high-quality execution.
• Provide strategic direction for global technology programs.
• Oversee resource and financial planning.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
• Build partnerships with research institutions and industry bodies.
• Promote responsible innovation with governance standards.

Skills

Strategic roadmaps

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Program management

Innovation leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/CS

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0123328 Date Posted: 2026-04-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as an Innovation Technology Programs Lead and play a defining role in shaping the future of our global Transformers business. This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that bridge technology, business, and emerging innovation ecosystems. You will champion the identification, validation, and scaling of cutting‑edge solutions that directly influence our products, engineering capabilities, and digital horizons. In this role, you’ll thrive at the intersection of strategy, development, and execution—co‑creating high‑impact pilots, driving open innovation, and partnering with experts worldwide. You’ll influence long‑term strategic direction while helping build the next generation of technology‑enabled solutions for customers across the globe. You will join a fast‑paced, collaborative Global Innovation team empowered to explore disruptive trends, launch high‑value initiatives, and develop new ventures in an environment that values creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you’ll make an impact

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead transformative innovation initiatives that spark creativity, intrapreneurship, and continuous improvement.
• Shape and manage the Innovation Focus Area portfolio, including strategy, prioritization, and annual roadmaps.
• Drive annual and multi‑year technology plans to ensure aligned, well‑resourced, and high‑quality execution.
• Provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for global technology programs delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee resource and financial planning to ensure efficiency, transparency, and value creation.
• Foster strong collaboration across global teams and stakeholders to remove barriers and enable seamless execution.
• Build and manage partnerships with research institutions, industry bodies, and external collaborators.
• Champion responsible innovation by promoting design thinking, emerging technologies, and robust governance standards.

Your background

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the transformers industry, including leadership in a global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate market trends into strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a track record of driving measurable business impact.
• Experience converting insights into validated innovation solutions, with excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, budget management, and multi‑region collaboration.

More about us

We champion a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning—empowering every team member to make an impact. Our global environment opens doors to world‑class experts, cross‑functional collaboration, and transformative career growth. At Hitachi Energy, you can develop, lead, and shape sustainable technologies that power a stronger, smarter, and greener future.

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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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