Senior R&D Technical Manager – High-Voltage Switchgear

Supergrid Institute; Villeurbanne; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Attractive benefits

Job summary

An innovative energy solutions company located in Villeurbanne is seeking a Senior R&D Technical Manager. The successful candidate will lead technical R&D directions and manage high-voltage equipment projects, requiring 10-15 years of experience in the field. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, project management proficiency, and be fluent in English. The role offers a permanent contract and a competitive salary with benefits including continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in high-voltage equipment and SF6-free solutions.
• Proficiency in project management processes.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical R&D directions for high-voltage equipment.
• Develop technological development roadmaps.
• Manage R&D projects from initiation to delivery.

Skills

High-voltage equipment expertise

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

PhD in related fields (appreciated)

Tools

IEC 62271 standards knowledge

Job description

# Senior R&D Technical Manager – High-Voltage Switchgear* Villeurbanne, 69100* CDI* 27/02/2026## DescriptionSuperGrid Institute is an innovative and dynamic company based in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, specialising in the development of advanced solutions for the renewable energy and innovation sector. Our mission is to facilitate the energy transition in collaboration with industrial players, offering cutting-edge technologies and expertise transfer.As part of our development of new high-voltage equipment solutions, we are looking for a Senior Technical R&D Manager with recognised expertise in the field of high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and SF6-free technologies.For more information, visit our website:## Main responsibilities:You will act as the technical lead/manager for your field, working with our internal teams and our customers. You will play a key role in defining technical R&D directions related to high-voltage equipment and alternatives to SF6, leading innovative projects and helping teams to develop their skills.You will be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team and will work closely with project managers, engineers and industrial partners.**Your main tasks will consist of:*** Defining your own areas of research and drawing up technological development roadmaps, ensuring technical consistency across multiple projects.* Proposing the necessary developments and investments for your activities, including testing services.* Substantiating, presenting and supporting the legitimacy, relevance and feasibility of your research choices and investments.* Developing and fostering relationships with partners: manufacturers, universities, laboratories.* Providing advice, support, technical expertise and monitoring, both internally and externally.* Monitoring technology, standards and regulations to enable the integration of relevant innovations into our R&D roadmap and ensure the competitiveness of the solutions developed.* Participate in the development and selection of funded projects (Horizon Europe, Adème, etc.).* Participate in the development of service offerings and industrial collaborations.* Ensure the complete management of R&D projects from initialisation in the bidding phase through to delivery, ensuring compliance with deadlines, budgets and applicable quality and safety standards.* Draft or validate internal reference documents (design guides, technical specifications) to enable knowledge capitalisation and skills development within teams.* Participate in professional organisations such as Cigré and IEC and scientific events: conferences, symposiums, round tables, think tanks, etc.## Profil## **Required profile*** Bachelor's degree (engineering school or master's degree) in electrical engineering/energy or equivalent. PhD appreciated (high voltage, dielectrics, materials/gases)* 10-15 years' experience in high-voltage equipment, including gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), with proven expertise in the design, qualification, industrialisation and operation of this type of equipment and the study of SF6-free solutions/alternative gas assessment.* Proficiency in IEC 62271 standards and corresponding test methods.* Proficiency in tools and proven experience in project management processes.* Managerial skills: leadership, ability to mobilise a project team, teaching skills* Interpersonal skills: natural aptitude for collaborative work, ability to motivate or inspire others* Ability to synthesise information and communicate complex information clearly and effectively.* Fluency in English**Start date: As soon as possible*** Permanent contract (CDI)* Position based in Villeurbanne* Competitive salary with attractive benefits* Opportunities for continuing education and professional developmentIf you would like to join a high value-added company and play a key role in transforming the energy sector, please send your CV and cover letter to the following address: [e-mail] SuperGrid Institute and play an active role in developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future!# Other information*By joining SuperGrid Institute, you will be part of a dynamic working environment. At SuperGrid Institute, we respect and value the diversity of our employees, their backgrounds and experiences, with the aim of providing equal opportunities for all.**Diversity is at the heart of how we operate, and we are committed to prohibiting any discrimination in our human resources management. SuperGrid Institute makes all of its positions accessible to people with disabilities and is committed, as part of its action plan for professional equality, to paying particular attention to female applicants in order to maintain a balanced overall workforce distribution.*