Research Team Manager, Applied Physics

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone. Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need future leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.
Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as passion for leading people to make a difference.
We are now looking for a Research Team Manager to lead the Applied Physics research team in Västerås, Sweden. The team performs interdisciplinary research in a wide range of topics related to simulation and measurement of several physic domains for power devices, including electromagnetics, acoustics & vibration, fluid dynamics, heat & mass transfer, and dielectrics.
Your responsibilities
Line management for a multidisciplinary research team
Coaching project leaders for scientific excellence and professional execution of R&D projects.
Coaching team members to support their professional development and recruit new employees.
Fostering the creation of high-value research project proposals.
Contributing to technical work in research projects and pre-studies.
Maintaining and developing excellent collaboration across the organization, relevant business units and leading universities.
Positioning your team and its expertise in a landscape of evolving trends and research needs
Contributing to an innovative and motivating work environment within our research center and globally within Hitachi Energy Research.

Your background
You hold a masters or PhD in Physics, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering or have equivalent professional experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to manage expectations and complex interdependencies.
Knowledge and experience of some of following would be an advantage: Software and digitalization, sustainability, the power grids technologies and products
Previous experience in an industrial research environment.
Experience, that demonstrates your leadership, team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
If you have an inspiring and responsible personality, combining strong leadership drive with technical strength, and want to contribute to creating greener, stronger and smarter future sustainable energy systems, then join us! We very much look forward to your application.

More about us
Welcome with your application by September 27. This role could be filled before the advertisement has expired, so don’t wait until the last day to send in your application.
Recruiting Manager, Alireza Nami, alireza.nami@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 730-70 01 20, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Specialist Elinor Skoglund, elinor.skoglund@hitachienergy.com.
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