Business R&D Team Leader

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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in advancing a sustainable energy future. By delivering innovative solutions in electric power we enable countries and industries to transition toward greener more reliable and efficient electricity systems. When you join us you become part of a purpose-driven organization where technology collaboration and innovation go hand in hand.

We are now looking for a Business R&D Team Leader to join our Control & Protection Design Organization. In this role you will take on a key position combining technical leadership and people management with accountability for design ownership technical quality and long-term capability development within R&D.

You will lead a cross-functional team covering hardware software optical and mechanical engineering ensuring strong technical direction and high product quality across the full lifecycle. This role is central to strengthening our R&D capabilities and supporting continued growth in a global matrix organization.

How youll make an impact

• Lead and develop a team of HW & SW engineers and consultants within Business R&D
• Take ownership of technical design quality and long-term sustainability of products
• Drive R&D strategies aligned with business objectives and technology roadmap
• Oversee the full R&D lifecycle from concept and design to testing and pilot implementation
• Ensure strong architectural integrity and technical direction across projects
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to integrate R&D outcomes into products
• Manage resources priorities and competence development in a matrix organization
• Support innovation continuous improvement and future capability building within the team

Your background

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 810 years of experience in R&D product development or innovation
• Proven experience in a leadership role combining people management and technical responsibility
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering environments (hardware software mechanical or optical)
• Experience working with full product lifecycle including testing verification and industrialization
• Ability to drive technical strategy while managing complexity in a global matrix organization
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in building teams structures and ways of working is highly valued

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70 nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

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 dont delay apply today.

Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort 46107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren 46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt 46107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Malin Johansson