R&D Team Lead - Hardware, Software & Optics

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Mentor support for new employees

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader in Västerås, Sweden. This role involves leading a cross-functional team focused on hardware, software, optical, and mechanical engineering, ensuring high standards in technical quality and design ownership.

The ideal candidate will have an MSc or PhD in Engineering, 8-10+ years of experience in R&D, and proven leadership skills. Join us to build a sustainable energy future with fantastic career opportunities globally.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or innovation.
• Proven experience in a leadership role combining people management and technical responsibility.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HW & SW engineers and consultants within Business R&D.
• Take ownership of technical design, quality, and long-term sustainability of products.
• Drive R&D strategies aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical design ownership

Product development experience

Stakeholder management

R&D lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader in Västerås, Sweden. This role involves leading a cross-functional team focused on hardware, software, optical, and mechanical engineering, ensuring high standards in technical quality and design ownership.

The ideal candidate will have an MSc or PhD in Engineering, 8-10+ years of experience in R&D, and proven leadership skills. Join us to build a sustainable energy future with fantastic career opportunities globally.