Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth through international collaboration

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive and safety-focused culture

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader in Alamo, Tennessee. This pivotal role focuses on leading a new R&D team dedicated to advancing bushing technologies in the energy sector.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering, over five years of relevant experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. Join us to foster innovation and guide impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the energy sector.
• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• Experience with project management and multi-year projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new R&D team in Alamo supporting global bushing R&D.
• Guide R&D projects to successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate globally with R&D teams, factories, and engineering partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Communication

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree or higher in engineering or applied sciences

Job description

## Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: R0123412**Location:**Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America**Job ID:**R0123412**Date Posted:**2026-05-11**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The Opportunity**Step into a pivotal role where innovation, leadership, and global collaboration meet. As R&D Engineering Team Lead, you will build and guide a newly established R&D team in Alamo, playing a key role in advancing bushing technologies that power reliable energy systems worldwide. This is a unique chance to shape the direction of local R&D while contributing to global product roadmaps, working closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, laboratories, and Hitachi Research Centers.You will balance people leadership and hands-on technical contribution, creating an environment where curiosity, safety, and high performance thrive. From early-stage ideas through prototype manufacturing and testing, your influence will ensure projects are delivered with quality, speed, and impact. If you enjoy enabling others to succeed, challenging existing solutions, and turning complex challenges into sustainable innovations, this role offers meaningful responsibility and growth.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and inter-nal regulations, procedures and guidelines.**How you’ll make an impact*** Build and lead a new R&D team in Alamo supporting global bushing R&D* Guide R&D projects to successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline* Support and develop team members through coaching and performance management* Provide technical guidance throughout project execution* Collaborate with planning, production, and laboratory teams on prototype execution* Monitor project costs and provide regular status and cost reports* Foster innovation and contribution to product roadmaps* Collaborate globally with R&D teams, factories, and engineering partners* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and interal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.**Your background*** Master’s degree or higher in engineering or applied sciences* More than 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the energy sector* Experience with project management and multi-year projects* Strong leadership and people development capabilities* Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills* Fluency in English**More about us*** Be part of Hitachi Energy, a global leader driving the energy transition* Grow through international collaboration and continuous learning opportunities* Develop your career in an inclusive, safety-focused, and innovation-driven culture***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.