Manager Research & Development - Operations

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Join us in the development of advanced electronics, mechatronics, and software for HVDCs and FACTS control and protection functions. We are responsible for development of MACH Control & Protection platform for HVDC/FACTS applications.
You will work with in a dynamic environment, striving towards quality and on time delivery, while keeping safety and integrity in mind. Collaborating with teams and colleagues in Sweden, Poland and India on daily basis.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader to engage, develop, grow our people to enable connection to purpose, people, potential and performance.
Your responsibilities
The Operations department within MACH platform organization is responsible for MACH Operations, and the implementation of Lean Agile development.
As Operations Manager, you will manage approximately 65 experienced employees and consultants in three teams - Embedded software, FPGA, and integration/verification.
You will ensure efficiency, manage, and develop our competence pool.

Your background
You should have a master’s degree in engineering, with a minimum of 2 years of experience within product development/engineering.
You should have knowledge and experience in power systems control domain.
Additional relevant experience is considered a plus, especially working in a modern system development organization and demonstrated capability of leading a team of teams developing complex systems, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We are an international team and strong proficiency in English - written and spoken alike - is necessary for this role.
Knowledge of Swedish language would be an added advantage.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 14th August! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Jonny Eriksson jonny.eriksson@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachienergy.com
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