Sales Configurator Specialist
Hitachi Energy
Company Overview
Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.
Zurich, Switzerland
2021
Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).
What They Do
Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).
Working There
Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).
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Job Description
The candidate will join the CPQ (Configure Price Quote) team at INOPC - Chennai, contributing to the digitalization, productivity enhancement, and overall efficiency of the Sales CPQ process. This role focuses on driving solution development, ensuring adoption, and maintaining strong governance across the Sales CPQ ecosystem. The candidate will collaborate closely with GPMM to develop and prioritize implementation activities aligned with the sales configurator roadmap for the GIS/PASS or Capacitor Banks/MECB portfolio. The role involves continuous coordination with global stakeholders and production units to support the implementation of configurators for new and existing products, Transfer of Products (ToP), and new production units. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills to enhance configurator coverage, along with solid project management capabilities to effectively plan, monitor, and coordinate activities. They will translate business needs into well-defined user stories for the software development team, supported by a strong understanding of products and business processes.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead digitalization initiatives within the Sales community using platforms such as SFDC, Sales Configurator, PowerShop, and related tools.
- Drive change management activities by understanding current processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Serve as the key technical interface between software development teams, subject matter experts, and end users.
- Translate business requirements into clear user stories and functional specifications for development.
- Maintain strong understanding of business processes and product lines to support solution design.
- Provide technical support during gap analysis and liaise effectively with developers.
- Prioritize business cases and gap-analysis requirements to optimize delivery effectiveness.
- Conduct training sessions for key users and general users to support adoption.
- Collaborate with implementation managers to create and maintain a high-level roadmap and ensure milestone achievement.
- Maintain well-defined configurator scope documentation for each production unit and product line.
- Coordinate implementation activities for new production units or new product introductions within existing units.
- Validate configurator outputs through test cases prior to release to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Ensure governance mechanism to monitor the adoption of sales configurator.
- 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.
Your Background
- Proven experience in technical business analyst in software projects using Agile methodology.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred and considered a strong advantage.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); SharePoint expertise preferred.
- Experience with tools such as Salesforce and SAP is an added advantage.
- Prior experience in software delivery projects is essential.
- Exposure to high-voltage product sales or design is a significant plus.
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About the role
February 19, 2026
Full Time
Company
February 20, 2026
On-site
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience
UTC+05:30
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