R&D Team Leader PE
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy's Power Electronics R&D organization and take a leading role in shaping next-generation converter technologies that enable the global energy transition. As the R&D Team Leader, you will guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers in developing innovative, efficient, and high-performance solutions that support renewable integration, energy storage, power quality, and electrified transportation. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you'll help grow the Krakow Power Electronics hub, foster a strong team culture, and drive impactful R&D initiatives that push the boundaries of technology and deliver meaningful contributions to a carbon-neutral future.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead, develop, and expand a multidisciplinary R&D team, shaping a shared vision aligned with organizational strategy
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term capability development across products and processes
- Ensure consistent execution and documentation of hardware, verification, and validation methods
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with product management, portfolio teams, and technology groups
- Allocate resources across multiple Scrum teams and work with Scrum Masters to enable high-performance agile delivery
- Oversee team and project budgets, ensuring technical excellence and financial accountability
- Strengthen competencies through structured recruitment, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing
- Coordinate project execution within your technical domain to ensure timely delivery, quality outcomes, and effective transfer of results
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Your Background
- 5+ years of R&D experience and at least 3 years leading R&D or technical engineering teams
- MSc or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and proven ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional environments
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience with product development processes, quality assurance, and functional leadership roles (e.g., technical lead or project manager)
- High levels of initiative, curiosity, resilience, and fluency in English
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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