Research Team Manager for Power Electronics

Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy and our research centers are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. You will work in dynamic, motivated and creative team with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities. 

For our research center in Västerås/Sweden we are looking for a Research Team Manager to lead the Power Electronics research team. The team performs interdisciplinary research in a wide range of topics related to power electronics application in power grid, includes but not limited to HVDC, FACTS, Energy Storage, EV, SST, Power Quality Filter etc.

Your Responsibilities

• Line management for a research team in PE area, and management of corresponding lab infrastructure.
• Fostering the creation of high-value research project topics
• Direct contribution to technical work in research projects and pre-studies
• Coaching project leaders for scientific excellence and professional execution of R&D projects
• Coaching team members to support their professional development and recruit new employees
• Maintaining and developing excellent collaboration across the organization, relevant business units and leading universities
• Positioning your team and its expertise in a landscape of evolving trends and research needs
• Contributing to an innovative and motivating work environment within our research center and globally within Hitachi Energy Research

Your Requirements

• You hold a PhD in relevant fields or a master degree with equivalent professional experience
• Good knowledge of Power Electronics technologies and products, and interest in new fields of research and technology
• Strong leadership and ability to manage expectations with complex interdependencies
• Previous experience in an industrial research environment, we consider it to be an advantage if you have matured experience of leading R&D projects
• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working style
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

If you have an inspiring and responsible personality, combining strong leadership drive with technical strength, and want to contribute to creating greener, stronger and smarter future energy systems, then join us! We very much look forward to your application!

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Sinisa Zubic, sinisa.zubic@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Renée Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com.