Manager for FPGA development team

The opportunity

We are seeking a new Manager for our Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development team at Hitachi Energy in Västerås. The FPGA team currently comprises of 25 people with extensive knowledge and experience in developing our FPGA solutions for the future. This role will require a mix of both managerial and technical skills and you will be one of our line managers with flexible working arrangements together with a competitive compensation package.

At Hitachi Energy we strive to help solve the World’s energy crisis by providing solutions for the efficient transportation of “green” electricity from its place of generation (eg. Off-shore wind farms, hydroelectric power stations, solar-cell farms, etc.) to our factories & cities. By bringing sustainable energy to more people, we can help reduce our impact on the planet.

You will have managerial responsibility for a technical team comprising of Software developers, FPGA developers and Verification engineers in a dynamic and flexible environment and which strives towards quality and on-time delivery.

Please consider applying even if you do not have all the core competences listed below; we would like to hear from you in order to see how your experiences and expertise will help us meet our business needs, enhance our existing team's capabilities, and address complex challenges with your unique background. Come as you are and be ready to learn. Bring your passion, your energy, and join a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.

How you´ll make an impact

• Manage the FPGA development team currently comprising of 25 experienced engineers and inspire an innovative & productive environment.
• Set and follow-up on annual targets.
• Plan and control the departmental budget.
• Ensure the FPGA development processes are followed including modeling, RTL design, simulations, as well as module & sub-system level verifications.

Your background

• The successful candidate shall have an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or similar area, preferably with ASIC/FPGA/SoC focus.
• Prior managerial experience.
• Experience or knowledge about working in an Agile® organization, preferably SAFe®.
• Experience with the hardware description languages VHDL/Verilog, as well as scripting and simulations is considered a plus.
• You are a self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result oriented working style, as well as having strong communicative and collaborative skills.
• A good working knowledge of English, both written & spoken, is required.

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 information

Recruiting Manager Stephen Palmer, stephen.palmer@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to the Talent Acquisition Partner Agata Koper, +48 783 838 115.