R&D Team Leader - Bipolar Semiconductors; f​/m​/d

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of R&D engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture
• Take full responsibility for team delivery, including resource planning, performance management, and team development
• Own the end-to-end development of bipolar semiconductor devices, from concept to manufacturing transfer
• Define and execute R&D strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps
• Drive innovation in materials, device architectures, and fabrication processes
• Collaborate closely with process engineering, product management, and manufacturing to ensure successful industrialization
• Actively monitor emerging technologies and market trends in power semiconductors
• Guide and review technical work, ensuring high quality standards and technical excellence
• Oversee project execution, including timelines, budget, and risk management
• Prepare and review technical documentation, presentations, and patent applications

• PhD or master’s degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline with strong grounding in semiconductor device physics
• Several years of experience in semiconductor R&D, including proven experience in leading and managing R&D teams
• Solid track record in people management, including performance management, coaching, and team development
• Extensive hands‑on experience in power semiconductor devices (e.g. IGBTs, power MOSFETs, diodes, thyristors) or related applications
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical delivery through others in a complex R&D environment
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in managing cross‑functional teams and influencing without authority
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and leadership responsibilities
• Passion for developing people, driving innovation, and building high‑performing teams

• Discounted conditions in our daycare centres in Baden and Oerlikon
• Extra days off between Christmas and New Year
• 50% discount on main courses at our FELFEL fridges
• Discounts on memberships at various fitness centres
  
  Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund
• Promotion of diversity and inclusion
• Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy