Business R&D Team Leader

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job ID: R0143537 Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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, Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. 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