Business R&D Team Leader

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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 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 MSc or PhD 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

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