R&D Team Leader GI MACH Valve Electronics

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment

Eyewear allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Kraków is seeking an experienced R&D Team Leader for GI MACH Valve Electronics to guide a skilled group of engineers in developing advanced electronics and power electronics solutions.

You will drive embedded systems, control algorithms, and sensor integration from concept through deployment. The role emphasizes mentoring, roadmap shaping, cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and quality, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to deliver high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering; PhD is a plus.
• 7+ years of electronics R&D experience with leadership or senior technical responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of R&D engineers for valve electronics systems.
• Oversee full product development lifecycle from concept to production support.
• Define project scope, priorities, and resources to meet business objectives.
• Drive research and adoption of new technologies to maintain competitiveness.
• Guide embedded systems design, control algorithms, sensor integration, and communication solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful integration.
• Oversee verification and validation activities including HIL simulations and testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

Analog/digital circuit design

Control systems

Algorithm development

Product verification

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog/VHDL

MATLAB/Simulink

PCB design

Job description

R&D Team Leader GI MACH Valve Electronics

Join Hitachi Energy as an R&D Team Manager – Valve Electronics and lead a team of talented engineers developing innovative electronics and power electronics solutions for the GI MACH Valve Electronics Design Organization. In this role, you will drive the development of next-generation control systems and electronic components that support critical energy infrastructure worldwide.

Working at the intersection of technology leadership and engineering innovation, you will guide the full product development lifecycle, from concept and research through validation and deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape technology roadmaps, mentor engineering talent, and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that advance the future of energy.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of R&D engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture
• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle for valve electronics systems, from concept and feasibility studies to validation and production support
• Define project scope, priorities, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring successful delivery aligned with business objectives
• Drive research and evaluation of emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to strengthen innovation and competitiveness
• Guide the design and development of embedded systems, control algorithms, sensor integration, and communication solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful product integration and delivery
• Oversee verification and validation activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and physical testing
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes while effectively communicating progress to key stakeholders

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; PhD is a plus
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electronics R&D, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role
• Proven expertise in embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and analog/digital circuit design
• Strong understanding of control systems, algorithm development, and product verification methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with fluency in English

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

Additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.