R&D Laboratory Manager

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Test Laboratory Manager to lead our Test Center operations on site within the Business Unit Transformers. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary laboratory that performs mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and climate testing. You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high-quality testing processes, compliance with standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a leadership position with significant impact on product validation and innovation, supporting Hitachi Energy's vision of delivering smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop the laboratory team of Test Engineers and technicians through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to ensure growth and engagement.
• Define and implement the laboratory's operational strategy aligned with BU Transformers goals, while allocating resources and prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines and business objectives.
• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of test campaigns across mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and climate domains, ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, automation, and data analysis, identifying opportunities for lab optimization such as equipment upgrades and workflow enhancements.
• Collaborate with R&D and technology teams to support new product development and material investigations, validate test setups and methodologies, maintain calibration routines, and approve technical reports.
• Act as the primary interface with internal and external stakeholders, supporting project management for Core Steel Technology programs, supplier engagements, and representing the lab in technical meetings and audits.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• You have experience in a leadership role within a testing or R&D environment.
• Knowledge of testing protocols, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools and climate/environmental testing is also a plus.
• Experience in process improvement and lab optimization is meritorious.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage cross-functional teams.

• 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