R&D Team Leader – Transformer Bushings

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The opportunity
As R&D Team Leader for Transformer Components and Services, Bushings Team, you will lead a team of talented R&D engineers in Ludvika, Sweden, who develop next generation technologies and products for Transformer Bushings portfolio. You will be supported by a global R&D community including regional R&D teams and Research Centers worldwide.

How you’ll make an impact  

• Team Coordination: Manage your team to successfully execute and hand over R&D projects within the given budget, time and scope as defined by Technology Managers and Global Product Manager
• Technical and Project Execution Guidance: Distribute work tasks, support the team and the project managers to drive the projects and develop efficient work processes to increase productivity
• Innovation Encouragement: Encourage and support the team to challenge existing technology, propose projects and processes contributing to the global plans and development roadmaps
• Line management: Oversee the professional development and management of team members, ensure that the team is equipped with the required competencies
• Project follow-up: Prepare the annual budget and follow-up on the execution
• Project reporting: Ensure prompt and regular reporting on the projects’ status and take proactive action in case of any deviation from the agreed baseline
• Global collaboration: Collaborate directly with other R&D teams, different Hitachi Research Centers, receiving factories and engineering teams around the world. Expand co-creation with universities and third parties

Your background

• Master’s degree in engineering or applied sciences
• More than 5 years’ working experience, preferably in the energy industry
• Bushing’s technology and manufacturing knowledge, as well as hands-on experience of larger and multi-year projects will be considered a plus
• Skilled at managing diverse people, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire others
• Excellent communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
• Exhibits creativity and "out-of-the-box" thinking, with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to challenging existing methodologies
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge in Swedish is a benefit.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Boris-QingJun Sun, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 107-38 31 44; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [email protected]