Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0084616Date Posted:2025-04-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs R&amp;D Manager for Grid Integration Valves, you will identify, explore, and implement technology and product development programs swiftly to secure our global position as the industry leader.Your responsibilities will include ensuring project execution, fostering innovation, driving product development, and enhancing R&amp;D capabilities to advance our current and future product portfolio. You will lead an organization of approximately 100 people across Sweden, China, India, Switzerland, and Poland, with eight managers directly reporting to you.Given the rapid industry growth and increasing volumes, speed to market and scalability of our products are crucial. We are looking for a leader with strong transformational capabilities to meet these challenges.How You will Make an Impact<ul><li>Develop and implement the R&amp;D strategy for scale aligned with the company's vision for future growth. Key priorities are Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost and Time to Market.</li><li>Identify, explore, and implement technology and product development programs to capture the growing market of HVDC, Power Quality and Power Conversion valves.</li><li>Strengthen Design for manufacturing through standardization, simplification, process optimization, cost-effective material and manufacturing methods in product portfolio.</li><li>Drive scalability in product portfolio by enabling configurable products, automation in engineering and manufacturing process and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) </li><li>Ensure timely project execution, foster innovation, and develop and secure R&amp;D capabilities in the business to enable to scale the business with good profit on products.</li><li>Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of R&amp;D projects as per product management roadmap. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards – with speed.</li><li>Collaborate with external partners, including universities, research institutions and industry benchmarks to incubate best practices in technology and design for manufacturing.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g.,  Engineering, Product development, Power Electronics).</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within industry.</li><li>Proven experience in change management and leading organizational transformations.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Good understanding of manufacturing processes for mass production and scalability</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing R&amp;D projects and achieving targets.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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R&D Manager - Grid Integration Valves

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0084616Date Posted:2025-04-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs R&amp;D Manager for Grid Integration Valves, you will identify, explore, and implement technology and product development programs swiftly to secure our global position as the industry leader.Your responsibilities will include ensuring project execution, fostering innovation, driving product development, and enhancing R&amp;D capabilities to advance our current and future product portfolio. You will lead an organization of approximately 100 people across Sweden, China, India, Switzerland, and Poland, with eight managers directly reporting to you.Given the rapid industry growth and increasing volumes, speed to market and scalability of our products are crucial. We are looking for a leader with strong transformational capabilities to meet these challenges.How You will Make an Impact<ul><li>Develop and implement the R&amp;D strategy for scale aligned with the company's vision for future growth. Key priorities are Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost and Time to Market.</li><li>Identify, explore, and implement technology and product development programs to capture the growing market of HVDC, Power Quality and Power Conversion valves.</li><li>Strengthen Design for manufacturing through standardization, simplification, process optimization, cost-effective material and manufacturing methods in product portfolio.</li><li>Drive scalability in product portfolio by enabling configurable products, automation in engineering and manufacturing process and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure timely project execution, foster innovation, and develop and secure R&amp;D capabilities in the business to enable to scale the business with good profit on products.</li><li>Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of R&amp;D projects as per product management roadmap. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards – with speed.</li><li>Collaborate with external partners, including universities, research institutions and industry benchmarks to incubate best practices in technology and design for manufacturing.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g.,&nbsp; Engineering, Product development, Power Electronics).</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within industry.</li><li>Proven experience in change management and leading organizational transformations.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Good understanding of manufacturing processes for mass production and scalability</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing R&amp;D projects and achieving targets.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

R&D Manager - Grid Integration Valves

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