Global R&D Design Leader, Control & Protection

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 749,765 - 1,030,927; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a transformative leader for their global R&D organization within the Control and Protection platform. You will oversee the full product lifecycle management and lead a dedicated team, enhancing efficiency and innovation in a dynamic market.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Engineering and over 10 years of managerial experience in global R&D. Strong communication skills and a focus on agile development and advanced technologies are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience in Global R&D operations.
• Experience in dynamic and transformational industries.
• Solid technical knowledge of embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive the R&D organization forward in a dynamic market.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee end-to-end design processes for control and protection systems.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Agile software development

Technical communication

Change management

AI tools for engineering efficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AI/ML tools

Communication protocols (e.g., Ethercat)

Job description

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a transformative leader for their global R&D organization within the Control and Protection platform. You will oversee the full product lifecycle management and lead a dedicated team, enhancing efficiency and innovation in a dynamic market.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Engineering and over 10 years of managerial experience in global R&D. Strong communication skills and a focus on agile development and advanced technologies are essential to succeed in this role.