Application Engineer, f/m/d

Hitachi

. Lead the technical development of project specific HV AC transmission solutions for Offshore Wind customers globally, especially the electrical transmission system package for connecting offshore platforms .

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeMannheim • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical development of project specific HV AC transmission solutions for Offshore Wind customers globally, especially the electrical transmission system package for connecting offshore platforms
Assist the global sales team with presales support and actively promote and differentiate the solution against competition
Perform analytic and diagnostic studies to determine most suitable technical solution to meet customer needs
Lead and develop Base Solutions for Offshore Wind together with Product Management, R&D and other Business Units based on the market requirements and respective customer interactions
Drive evaluation of potential new and existing technologies and coordinate together with Product Management, the introduction of new technology / systems in the markets
Share industry and product knowledge with the sales and operational teams to enhance pre-sales skills
Gather market information to ensure updated market knowledge for planning and implementing appropriate market strategies
Support as Application Engineer technically the Tender and Execution Teams for HV AC Offshore Wind Projects during the entire Project Lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Industrial Engineering combined with experience in the Offshore Wind segment or at least in electrical HV AC Substation business would be preferred
Understanding of Power Grids, phases of go-to-market and its way of distribution with focus on mission critical applications preferred
Mind for identifying new business opportunities, great intercultural skills combined with a diplomatic way of negotiating and closing business deals
Fluency in English is mandatory, German and other languages would be considered as advantage
Willingness to travel as part of business assignments (~ 30%)
Flexibility and interest in working within an international team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation in line with the IG Metall collective agreement (Baden-Württemberg), including additional benefits and special payments
Flexible working hours with a working time account to support work-life balance
A collaborative and supportive team environment, combining both young talent and experienced professionals
30 days of annual leave
Access to a wide network of fitness studios across Germany to support your wellbeing
Comprehensive relocation support

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV AC transmission solutionselectrical transmission systemanalytic studiesdiagnostic studiesBase Solutions developmenttechnology evaluationapplication engineeringproject lifecycle managementmarket strategy implementationpresales support

Soft Skills

intercultural skillsnegotiationbusiness developmentcommunicationflexibilityteamworkcustomer interactiondiplomacyproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering