Global Product Specialist

General Information

Typical Reporting Line:

Product Manager

Mission Statement:

Providing structured input for managing the dry type transformer portfolio through market and competitive technical analysis, compliance with standards, and support for new product development to ensure a market-leading and competitive position, strong value differentiation, and technology leadership, thereby contributing to customer satisfaction and profitable growth.

Mercer Job Code:

SMP.04.018

Main Accountabilities

Market analysis

Conduct comprehensive market/segment technical analysis and trend identification by evaluating international and regional standards, regulations, and customer specifications to assess their impact on the dry type transformer portfolio.

Analyze market and segment technical requirements to validate trends and identify product gaps, while performing competitive assessments to pinpoint opportunities for improvement and differentiation.

Existing product portfolio management

Supports the global product manager in managing the existing product portfolio by maintaining and updating technical specifications to promote dry type transformers value and ensure competitiveness in the market.

Oversee performance improvement initiatives (competitiveness, design to value) through benchmarking and quality feedback while handling the phased-out support for assigned products with a high focus on mainstream dry type transformers.

Clarifies positioning of dry type transformers which serve different applications with defined values per product line to address different segment needs.

Product standards and compliance management

Follow product standards and compliance by monitoring and enforcing adherence to international regulations, industry standards, and customer-specific requirements throughout the dry type transformer product lifecycle.

New product development and portfolio management

Support new product development and portfolio management by translating standards, market requirements, and customer needs into actionable inputs for the product roadmap.

Assist in finalizing market and technical requirement specifications (MRS and TRS) for new products and technology transfers, while approving technical outcomes of development projects.

Collaborate with the Global Product Manager to create robust business cases that emphasize sustainability and validate product performance through the collection and analysis of market technical data.

Product marketing documentation

Prepare comprehensive technical and promotional marketing materials, such as white papers and presentations, to support new product launches and clarify product positioning and value proposition within the portfolio, connecting product performances and features with customer values for the application.

Act as a liaison among product management, engineering teams, application engineering, and marketing to deliver technical insights and promotional support. Engage in customer meetings and trade shows to gather feedback and better understand market needs and customer pain points.

Training and support

Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials and sessions to support cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and sales.

Ensure that all teams are informed about market conditions, competition, quality, configurations, and product updates to enhance their technical skills and sales capabilities.

Key Tasks

• Conduct market/segment technical analysis on standards and specifications.
• Identify trends and product gaps in market requirements.
• Perform competitive assessments for improvement opportunities.
• Maintain technical specifications for the product portfolio.
• Driving internal benchmarking and sharing results with HUBs/factories, defining improvement actions by factory and following up the implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Translate market requirements into product roadmap and technical requirement specification inputs.
• Finalize technical requirements for new products and technology transfers.
• Actively participate in R&D projects execution.
• Prepare materials for product launches and positioning.
• Preparing white papers for relevant customer events.
• Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, production and supply chain.
• Engage with customers during meetings and trade shows.
• Develop training materials for cross-functional teams.
• Deliver training sessions on product updates and market conditions.
• Provide ongoing sales support and technical insights.
• Validate product performance according to defined KPIs.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D, product/technology development or engineering in dry type transformers
• Strong technical understanding of dry type transformers, energy solutions and industry technologies to effectively communicate product benefits and differentiate offerings.
• Proven ability to conduct competitive assessments to drive product development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent English

Competencies

Hitachi Group Core Competencies

People Champion

Customer & Society Focus

Innovation

Transformers Cross-Functional Competencies

Functional Competencies

Analyzing and Proposing Solutions

Global Perspective

Continuous Improvement

Customer Focus

Innovation and Creativity

Planning and Aligning

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Market & Business Intelligence

Process & Related Tools

Contract & Risk Management

Customer Relations

Marketing Drive

Networking

Marketing Techniques

Service

Applied Technical and Product Knowledge

External version

Global Product Specialist

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Product Specialist for mainstream business of Dry-type transformers to join our innovative team in any of these locations: Raleigh/USA, Bland/USA, Savli/India, Vadodara/India, Cheonan/South Korea, Zaragoza/Spain, Shanghai/China. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the global product manager in managing the dry-type transformer product portfolio, conducting comprehensive market/segment technical analysis, and supporting the development of cutting-edge products. This position not only provides a chance to expand your skills and knowledge in the energy industry but also offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative solutions that promote sustainability and advance your career in a rapidly evolving market.

How you will make an impact

• Conduct comprehensive market/segment technical analysis to identify trends and assess their impact on the transformer portfolio.
• Evaluate technical requirements and perform competitive assessments to pinpoint product gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and update technical specifications for existing products to ensure market competitiveness and value.
• Oversee performance improvement initiatives through benchmarking and quality feedback on dry type transformers.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support new product development by translating market requirements into actionable inputs for the product roadmap and technical requirement specifications.
• Prepare and present technical communication materials to support product launches and enhance market positioning.
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions to empower cross-functional teams with the latest product knowledge and market insights.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D, product/technology development or engineering in dry type transformers, or a similar role within the transformers or energy industry.
• Strong technical understanding of dry type transformers, energy solutions and industry technologies to effectively communicate product benefits and differentiate offerings.
• Proven ability to conduct market analysis and competitive assessments to drive product developments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent English

More about us

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