R&D Team Leader - Transformer Bushings

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

• 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.

• 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