Technology Transfer Engineer: Production & Innovation

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Technology Transfer Engineer to drive the movement of innovative technologies from R&D to scalable production. You will collaborate across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure knowledge transfer and process alignment.

The role requires overseeing transfer plans, documentation, and training while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Domestic and international travel may be involved as part of benchmarking and deployment.

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 of SAP PP module and international standards of product safety and quality.
• Experience transferring complex technologies from development to production environments.
• Ability to implement training and SOP updates when introducing new machinery or processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer projects from concept validation through full-scale production implementation.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders for seamless knowledge transfer.
• Develop and execute technology transfer plans with timelines, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Translate technical findings into clear specifications, documentation, and processes.
• Support manufacturing process development to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Deliver training and ongoing support for new technologies, equipment, and procedures.
• Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with legal and business partners to support IP protection, licensing, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations; lead safety toolbox talks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

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 movement of innovative technologies from R&D to scalable production. You will collaborate across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure knowledge transfer and process alignment.

The role requires overseeing transfer plans, documentation, and training while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Domestic and international travel may be involved as part of benchmarking and deployment.