R&D Team Leader, Hardware & Software Systems

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Västerås is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader to manage and guide a cross-functional team of engineers and consultants. This role emphasizes technical leadership, project ownership, and sustainability in product development.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the full R&D lifecycle from design to implementation while fostering team growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess an MSc or PhD in Engineering with over eight years in R&D leadership. Hitachi Energy offers flexible working hours, excellent career opportunities, and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or innovation.
• Proven experience in a leadership role with technical responsibility.
• Experience working with full product lifecycle including testing and industrialization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Västerås is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader to manage and guide a cross-functional team of engineers and consultants. This role emphasizes technical leadership, project ownership, and sustainability in product development.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the full R&D lifecycle from design to implementation while fostering team growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess an MSc or PhD in Engineering with over eight years in R&D leadership. Hitachi Energy offers flexible working hours, excellent career opportunities, and a diverse workplace.