<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>The opportunity<br/><br/></strong>At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all by empowering the brightest minds to push technological boundaries. Join a diverse global community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and purpose.<br/><br/>We are looking for an experienced R&amp;D Team Lead with a strong background in power semiconductor technologies and a proven track record in leading and developing high-performing R&amp;D teams.<br/><br/><strong>How You’ll Make An Impact<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop a team of R&amp;D engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture</li><li>Take full responsibility for team delivery, including resource planning, performance management, and team development</li><li>Own the end-to-end development of bipolar semiconductor devices, from concept to manufacturing transfer</li><li>Define and execute R&amp;D strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps</li><li>Drive innovation in materials, device architectures, and fabrication processes</li><li>Collaborate closely with process engineering, product management, and manufacturing to ensure successful industrialization</li><li>Actively monitor emerging technologies and market trends in power semiconductors</li><li>Guide and review technical work, ensuring high quality standards and technical excellence</li><li>Oversee project execution, including timelines, budget, and risk management</li><li>Prepare and review technical documentation, presentations, and patent applications<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Your background<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>PhD or master’s degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline with strong grounding in semiconductor device physics</li><li>Several years of experience in semiconductor R&amp;D, including proven experience in leading and managing R&amp;D teams</li><li>Solid track record in people management, including performance management, coaching, and team development</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience in power semiconductor devices (e.g. IGBTs, power MOSFETs, diodes, thyristors) or related applications</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive technical delivery through others in a complex R&amp;D environment</li><li>Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing without authority</li><li>Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and leadership responsibilities</li><li>Passion for developing people, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>More About Us<br/><br/></strong>Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.<br/><br/>We offer<br/><br/><ul><li>Discounted conditions in our daycare centres in Baden and Oerlikon</li><li>Extra days off between Christmas and New Year</li><li>50% discount on main courses at our FELFEL fridges</li><li>Discounts on memberships at various fitness centres</li><li>Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund</li><li>Promotion of diversity and inclusion</li><li>Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy<br/><br/></li></ul>Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.<br/><br/>With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.<br/><br/>Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. </div>