R&D Associate Engineer

Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability. Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Responsible for maintaining product master data & product design.

Implements and follows the GPS processes and tools, fulfils the defined KPIs and provides suggestions for continuous improvements.

Ensures close cooperation's with all other functions and acts as contact point for all other functions.

Ensure close collaboration and information flow across various products / platforms.

Closely cooperates with related GPS resource managers, maximizes the speed and efficiency and drives the knowledge transfer within team.

Strives for product / platform harmonization and complexity cost reduction.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.