Location:Hefei, Anhui, ChinaJob ID: R0137484Date Posted:2026-07-22Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.Profession (Job Category):Administration &amp; FacilitiesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.   Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.How you’ll make an impact1. You will coordinate internal procurement activities for R&amp;D projects, including equipment, software licenses, laboratory materials, prototypes, and external services.2. You will follow up procurement requests through approval, purchasing, and delivery phases.3. You will liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, and suppliers to ensure timely execution.4. You will maintain procurement tracking records and related reporting.5. You will identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and process compliance.6. You will support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking for R&amp;D activities.7. You will support coordination of the China R&amp;D organization and facilitate communication across local and global teams.8. You will organize department meetings, workshops, training sessions, and team events.9. You will track action items and support follow-up activities.10. You will assist with onboarding activities for new employees.11. You will maintain organization charts, team information, and departmental records.12. You will support internal communications and coordination among engineering teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.13. You will collect, consolidate, and analyze time sheet data.14. You will maintain R&amp;D resource allocation and workload tracking systems.15. You will generate monthly and quarterly reports on resource utilization.16. You will support project budgeting, forecasting, and manpower planning activities.17. You will provide insights and recommendations through data analysis to support management decisions.18. You will support employee development programs, training activities, and career development initiatives.19. You will maintain competency matrices, training records, and development plans.20. You will coordinate annual development discussions, talent reviews, and succession planning activities.21. You will track onboarding and mentoring programs for new employees.22. You will develop and maintain management tools using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, SharePoint, and other digital platforms.23. You will support creation of R&amp;D KPI dashboards and management reports.24. You will automate routine reporting and workflow processes.25. You will participate in digital transformation initiatives within the R&amp;D organization.26. You will drive data standardization, visualization, and process improvement activities.27.You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.28. 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 background1.Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Management, Project Management, or related disciplines.2. 1–5 years of relevant experience in operations, project coordination, engineering support, procurement administration, PMO, HR support, or business operations.3. Experience in a multinational organization is preferred4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.5. Good understanding of business processes and project coordination.6. Experience with digital tools and workflow automation is an advantage.7. Good written and spoken English.8. Structured and analytical mindset.9. Proactive, customer-oriented, and willing to drive continuous improvement.More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) : 1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year 2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included) 3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient) 4.Long service awards 5.Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

R&D Operations Specialist

Location:Hefei, Anhui, ChinaJob ID: R0137484Date Posted:2026-07-22Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.Profession (Job Category):Administration &amp; FacilitiesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.   Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.How you’ll make an impact1. You will coordinate internal procurement activities for R&amp;D projects, including equipment, software licenses, laboratory materials, prototypes, and external services.2. You will follow up procurement requests through approval, purchasing, and delivery phases.3. You will liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, and suppliers to ensure timely execution.4. You will maintain procurement tracking records and related reporting.5. You will identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and process compliance.6. You will support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking for R&amp;D activities.7. You will support coordination of the China R&amp;D organization and facilitate communication across local and global teams.8. You will organize department meetings, workshops, training sessions, and team events.9. You will track action items and support follow-up activities.10. You will assist with onboarding activities for new employees.11. You will maintain organization charts, team information, and departmental records.12. You will support internal communications and coordination among engineering teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.13. You will collect, consolidate, and analyze time sheet data.14. You will maintain R&amp;D resource allocation and workload tracking systems.15. You will generate monthly and quarterly reports on resource utilization.16. You will support project budgeting, forecasting, and manpower planning activities.17. You will provide insights and recommendations through data analysis to support management decisions.18. You will support employee development programs, training activities, and career development initiatives.19. You will maintain competency matrices, training records, and development plans.20. You will coordinate annual development discussions, talent reviews, and succession planning activities.21. You will track onboarding and mentoring programs for new employees.22. You will develop and maintain management tools using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, SharePoint, and other digital platforms.23. You will support creation of R&amp;D KPI dashboards and management reports.24. You will automate routine reporting and workflow processes.25. You will participate in digital transformation initiatives within the R&amp;D organization.26. You will drive data standardization, visualization, and process improvement activities.27.You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.28. 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 background1.Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Management, Project Management, or related disciplines.2. 1–5 years of relevant experience in operations, project coordination, engineering support, procurement administration, PMO, HR support, or business operations.3. Experience in a multinational organization is preferred4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.5. Good understanding of business processes and project coordination.6. Experience with digital tools and workflow automation is an advantage.7. Good written and spoken English.8. Structured and analytical mindset.9. Proactive, customer-oriented, and willing to drive continuous improvement.More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) : 1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year 2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included) 3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient) 4.Long service awards 5.Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

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