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

Position: R&D Team Leader - Bipolar Semiconductors 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
## R&D Team Leader - Bipolar Semiconductors 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
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Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland time type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0125522
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* Location:

** Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland
** Job :
** R0125522
* * Date Posted:
**** Company Name:
** HITACHI ENERGY LTD
** Profession (Job Category):
** Engineering & Science
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* Job Schedule:

** Full time
** Remote:
** No
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* Job Description:

**** The opportunity
** At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all by empowering the brightest minds to push technological boundaries. Join a diverse global community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and purpose.

We are looking for an experienced R&D Team Lead with a strong background in power semiconductor technologies and a proven track record in leading and developing high-performing R&D teams.
** How you’ll make an impact
*** 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
** Your background
*** 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
** More about us
** Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

We offer
* 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## 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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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