Global Manager R&D Design Organization - Control & Protection

Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0127464

Date Posted:
2026-05-19

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are looking for the future leader of the global R&D organization Control and Protection within the MACH platform development.

The Control & Protection (C&P) organization is responsible for the core of the MACH platform. The core is a high performing computer platform with functionality divided between central and distributed systems combined with extensive input/output signal handling. The organization consist of approx. 160 employees with operation in Sweden, Poland and India. You will be responsible for the complete R&D organization and operation of the MACH Control & Protection platform, reporting to the head of GI MACH. The responsibility includes full product lifecycle management, quality/reliability and technology development/evolution. You are an experienced technology-oriented R&D manager combined with a high drive and a true commitment to make a difference. You have solid knowledge of software and hardware development, preferably both from project execution and a line manager role.

You will play a key role in further transforming and developing the C&P R&D organization, particularly in enhancing ways of working, efficiency, and quality. To operate with the required speed, you bring prior experience in transformational industries and related change management processes. As a leader, you are inspiring and driven, with a strong track record and a genuine interest in people. You demonstrate a highly results-oriented mindset combined with the experience needed to lead effectively.

How you will make an impact

• Be a strong transformation leader, driving the R&D organization forward in a very strong and dynamic market
• Define and implement the strategic vision for the Control & Protection design organization, aligning it with Hitachi's overall business objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transformative team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the end-to-end design process for control and protection systems, from conceptualization and requirements gathering to detailed design, testing, and implementation support.

• Establish and enforce robust design methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure product quality, reliability, and safety.

• Drive research and development initiatives to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and advancements in control and protection systems.

• Collaborate closely with product management, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to ensure seamless product development and market success.

• Manage project portfolios, including resource allocation, budget control, and timeline adherence for all design projects.

• Act as a technical expert and thought leader, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

• Solid and proven experience from leading transformational industries and to lead and drive change management processes. You like to be in a dynamic and changing environment
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical field

• 10+ years proven managerial experience in a Global R&D SW & HW operation. Successfully leading technical teams of significant size and complexity

• Track record of driving innovation and fostering a high-performance culture.

• Excellent and efficient communication & presentation skills, you can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Solid technical knowledge about advanced computers and real-time embedded systems

• Solid knowledge and experience of agile SW development

• Operating systems Windows, Linux

• Experience from Communication protocols ex. Ethercat, IEC61850, Opc-ua

• Knowledge about system reliability and redundancy

• Understanding and experience of cybersecurity policies and related HW and SW implementations

• Experience of AI tools for engineering efficiency and knowledge of AI/ML product implementation

Additional information

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85

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