Global Product Specialist

Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0122008

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of transformer insulation technologies and help drive a more sustainable energy world? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Product Specialist to join our North American team and play a key role in the growth and success of our transformer insulation portfolio.

In this exciting global role, you will combine market insight, technical expertise, and innovation to influence product strategy, identify new opportunities, and strengthen our competitive position in a rapidly evolving industry. You will work closely with customers, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional teams across the Americas to support existing products and help bring new solutions to market.

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

This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional who enjoys blending technical knowledge with business strategy. You will analyze market trends, evaluate customer needs, support product development initiatives, and contribute to advancing high-voltage insulation technologies used in critical power infrastructure worldwide. Along the way, you'll gain exposure to global teams, cutting-edge technologies, and meaningful work that helps enable a more sustainable and reliable energy future.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze market trends and assess their impact on the transformer insulation portfolio.

• Identify opportunities to differentiate products through customer insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis.

• Evaluate technical requirements and conduct competitive assessments to uncover product improvement opportunities.

• Maintain and enhance technical specifications to ensure product competitiveness and customer value.

• Lead performance improvement initiatives through benchmarking activities and quality feedback analysis.

• Support compliance with international regulations and industry standards across the product lifecycle.

• Translate market and customer requirements into actionable inputs for product roadmaps and development activities.

• Develop and deliver technical presentations, launch materials, and training programs for internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, product management, market analysis, or a related role within the transformer, insulation, pulp and paper, or energy industry.

• Strong technical understanding of transformer insulation materials, transformer technologies, or related industrial products.

• Demonstrated experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and product positioning activities.

• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities effectively.

More about us

• Join a global technology leader that is advancing the world's energy systems through innovation, sustainability, and industry-leading expertise.

• Work at the forefront of transformer insulation technologies while collaborating with manufacturing sites, customers, and experts across the Americas and beyond.

• Grow your career through global exposure, continuous learning opportunities, and meaningful work that helps create a more sustainable energy future.

In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

Salary Range: **$**113,700 - $142,100 CAD

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.