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Senior R&D Product Safety Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Senior R&D Product Safety Engineer

Milan, Italy

Are you ready to lead the charge in ensuring the safety and reliability of cutting-edge technologies for power grid applications? As Senior R&D Product Safety Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role within our Grid Power Quality Solutions & Services (GPQSS) team and operate as a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO). In this strategic position, you will have an overarching responsibility for safety and reliability practices across our Technology & Solutions Development (T&SD) organization, helping shape the safety culture and engineering excellence within our global R&D environment.

This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to influence the design and development of innovative energy storage technologies that are central to a sustainable energy future. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for safety engineering and a desire to lead in a global environment, we want to hear from you!

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How you'll make an impact

  • Oversee Safety Risk Management in product design: Operate within the PMO framework to assess and mitigate safety risks across T&SD projects and initiatives.
  • Shape Standards Across T&SD: Define and implement cutting-edge product safety guidelines in new product design, ensuring compliance with global norms and standards while driving consistency across the organization.
  • Guide and Mentor: Mentor project managers and engineers within the T&SD organization, embedding safety-first principles at all levels.
  • Strategize for Organizational Impact: Collaborate with T&SD leadership to align safety strategies with the organization's vision, ensuring safety and reliability are integral to our innovation efforts.
  • Collaborate with Customers: Act as a trusted advisor to customers, addressing complex safety challenges and ensuring solutions meet their technical and operational needs.
  • Develop Training Programs: Lead the creation of advanced training materials to elevate the safety expertise across the T&SD organization.

Your Background

  • A university degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or similar).
  • Extensive experience in safety and reliability engineering.
  • Proven ability to apply standards like Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), ISO 12100, IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and IEC 62061 in industrial environments.
  • A strong track record in senior safety engineering roles within industries such as power grids, power generation, or oil & gas.
  • Experience from utility-scale energy storage systems such as batteries, supercapacitors, or hydrogen is considered an advantage.
  • A background in working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, such as T&SD or PMO structures.
  • Certification as a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) or equivalent.
  • Exceptional skills in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including end customers, to address safety and reliability challenges effectively.
  • A passion for driving innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability across the organization.

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today.

Recruiting Manager Luca Guj, luca.guj@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy; Kraków, Poland; Västerås, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-112719
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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