Business R&D Team Leader
Hitachi Energy Sweden ABSammanfattning
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business R&D Team Leader to join their Control & Protection Design Organization. This role involves leading a cross-functional team of engineers, ensuring technical quality and sustainability of products throughout the R&D lifecycle. The position is integral to enhancing R&D capabilities in a global matrix organization, focusing on collaboration and innovation.Jobbet i korthet
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Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pensionGroup life insurance and additional insurancesFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bankHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at homeHealth care and wellness allowanceHealth insurance including dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowancePsychological support programSupplementary compensation for parental leaveVarious trainings and education supporting employee developmentInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globallyEmployee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks
Ansök senast: 2027-03-07
Publicerad: 2026-09-09
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The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in advancing a sustainable energy future. By delivering innovative solutions in electric power, we enable countries and industries to transition toward greener, more reliable, and efficient electricity systems. When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where technology, collaboration, and innovation go hand in hand.
We are now looking for a Business R&D Team Leader to join our Control & Protection Design Organization. In this role, you will take on a key position combining technical leadership and people management, with accountability for design ownership, technical quality, and long-term capability development within R&D.
You will lead a cross-functional team covering hardware, software, optical and mechanical engineering, ensuring strong technical direction and high product quality across the full lifecycle. This role is central to strengthening our R&D capabilities and supporting continued growth in a global, matrix organization.
How you'll make an impact
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 and technology roadmap
Oversee the full R&D lifecycle - from concept and design to testing and pilot implementation
Ensure strong architectural integrity and technical direction across projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to integrate R&D outcomes into products
Manage resources, priorities, and competence development in a matrix organization
Support innovation, continuous improvement, and future capability building within the team
Your background
Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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 (hardware, software, mechanical or optical)
Experience working with full product lifecycle, including testing, verification, and industrialization
Ability to drive technical strategy while managing complexity in a global matrix organization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in building teams, structures, and ways of working is highly valued
More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
Group life insurance and additional insurances.
Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
Health care and wellness allowance
Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
Psychological support program
Supplementary compensation for parental leave
Various trainings and education supporting employee development
Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.
All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in advancing a sustainable energy future. By delivering innovative solutions in electric power, we enable countries and industries to transition toward greener, more reliable, and efficient electricity systems. When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where technology, collaboration, and innovation go hand in hand.
We are now looking for a Business R&D Team Leader to join our Control & Protection Design Organization. In this role, you will take on a key position combining technical leadership and people management, with accountability for design ownership, technical quality, and long-term capability development within R&D.
You will lead a cross-functional team covering hardware, software, optical and mechanical engineering, ensuring strong technical direction and high product quality across the full lifecycle. This role is central to strengthening our R&D capabilities and supporting continued growth in a global, matrix organization.
How you'll make an impact
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 and technology roadmap
Oversee the full R&D lifecycle - from concept and design to testing and pilot implementation
Ensure strong architectural integrity and technical direction across projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to integrate R&D outcomes into products
Manage resources, priorities, and competence development in a matrix organization
Support innovation, continuous improvement, and future capability building within the team
Your background
Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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 (hardware, software, mechanical or optical)
Experience working with full product lifecycle, including testing, verification, and industrialization
Ability to drive technical strategy while managing complexity in a global matrix organization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in building teams, structures, and ways of working is highly valued
More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
Group life insurance and additional insurances.
Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
Health care and wellness allowance
Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
Psychological support program
Supplementary compensation for parental leave
Various trainings and education supporting employee development
Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.
All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
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