Global Technology Transfer Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Technology Transfer Engineer to drive the migration of innovations into scalable production environments. You will bridge R&D, engineering, and manufacturing, coordinating timelines, resources, and risk mitigation, while translating complex findings into clear specifications and processes.

The role requires 5+ years in technology transfer or related fields, with expertise in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technology transfer, R&D, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge on DRY transformer manufacturing, process and technology is a plus.
• Understanding of SAP (PP Module) while strictly adhering to international standards of product safety and technical quality is a plus.
• Knowhow on critical technical process parameters to eliminate manufacturing defects and satisfy stringent quality protocols.
• Proven success transferring complex technologies from development environments to production operations.
• Implementation of process adjustment training sessions for operators when introducing new machinery or updated standard operating procedures.
• Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and utilizing project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to travel overseas for a period of time for process benchmarking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer projects from concept validation through full-scale production implementation.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
• Develop and execute technology transfer plans, including timelines, resource coordination, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear specifications, documentation, and actionable processes.
• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Deliver technical training and ongoing support for new technologies, equipment, and operational procedures.
• Identify technical and operational challenges and proactively implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with legal and business partners to support intellectual property protection, licensing, and partnership initiatives.
• Enforce absolute compliance with environmental, health, and occupational safety rules; lead routine safety toolboxes and verify safety gear availability.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP PP Module

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Technology Transfer Engineer to drive the migration of innovations into scalable production environments. You will bridge R&D, engineering, and manufacturing, coordinating timelines, resources, and risk mitigation, while translating complex findings into clear specifications and processes.

The role requires 5+ years in technology transfer or related fields, with expertise in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement.