Global R&D Lead: Power Reliability & Grid Systems

Try&Hire; Untersiggenthal; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking a senior leader to head a global R&D organisation focused on excitation and synchronization systems for power plants and grids, with emphasis on renewable and hydro generation. The role leads distributed teams across borders, translating business strategy into technology roadmaps and investment priorities.

You will own the technical lifecycle from concept to obsolescence, ensure CE and IEC 62443 compliance, and drive talent development and global footprint optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in R&D/engineering in power generation or industrial automation.
• 5+ years leading international, multicultural teams.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and control systems.
• Experience turning strategy into technology roadmaps and budgets.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and obsolescence.
• Familiarity with CE and IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead global R&D teams for excitation, synchronization, hydropower, and other applications.
• Translate product roadmaps into technology roadmaps and investment proposals.
• Balance resources, budget, quality, and time-to-market through gate processes.
• Own the technical product lifecycle from development to end-of-life.
• Ensure regulatory, cybersecurity and product-standard compliance including CE and IEC 62443.
• Develop engineering talent and succession plans; optimize global R&D footprint.
• Coordinate external partners and execution centers.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Try&Hire is seeking a senior leader to head a global R&D organisation focused on excitation and synchronization systems for power plants and grids, with emphasis on renewable and hydro generation. The role leads distributed teams across borders, translating business strategy into technology roadmaps and investment priorities.

You will own the technical lifecycle from concept to obsolescence, ensure CE and IEC 62443 compliance, and drive talent development and global footprint optimization.