Manager for analogue design team

At Hitachi Energy we strive to help solve the World’s energy crisis by providing solutions for the efficient transportation of “green” electricity from its place of generation (eg. Off-shore wind farms, hydroelectric power stations, solar-cell farms, etc.) to our factories & cities. By bringing sustainable energy to more people, we can help reduce our impact on the planet.
We are seeking a new Manager for our analogue design team at Hitachi Energy in Ludvika. The analogue design team currently comprises of 15 people with extensive knowledge and experience in developing our analogue solutions, including amplifiers, DC/DC convertors, EMC, simulations, as well as PCB hardware design. The analogue design is part of a complete embedded system comprising both analogue and digital systems together with FPGA and software.
This role will require a mix of both managerial and technical skills and you will be one of our prestigious departmental line managers with flexible working arrangements together with a competitive compensation package.
You will have managerial responsibility for a technical team working in a dynamic and flexible environment and which strives towards quality and on-time delivery.
Please consider applying even if you do not have all the core competences listed below; we would like to hear from you in order to assess how your experiences and expertise can fit into our team. Come as you are and be ready to learn. Bring your passion, your energy, and join a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.
Your responsibilities
Manage the analogue design team which currently comprises of 15 experienced engineers and help create an innovative & productive environment.
Set and follow-up on annual targets.
Plan and control the departmental budget.
Ensure the PCB development processes are adhered to and further improve these processes and methodologies in a continuous manner.
Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people.

Your background
The successful candidate shall have an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or similar area.
Prior managerial experience.
Knowledge of electronic hardware development/product life cycle and obsolescence management.
Practical knowledge in manufacturing of PCBs and PCBAs.
Experience with ECAD tools and PLM systems, eg. Altium, and/or Teamcenter is considered a merit.
Experience working with requirement management and associated tools is considered a merit.
Experience or knowledge about working in an Agile® organization, preferably SAFe®.
You are a self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result oriented working style, as well as having strong communicative and collaborative skills.
A good working knowledge of English, both written & spoken, is required.

More about us
Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until February 13th, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Stephen Palmer, stephen.palmer@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Elisabeth Gudmundsson, +46 107-38 32 19, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 730-70 01 20, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to the Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.