Research Team Manager - Circuit Breaker (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Baden-Daettwil
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 40 days ago
Role overview
We are looking for a passionate Research Team Manager to lead our multidisciplinary Circuit Breaker research team in Baden-Dättwil (Switzerland), part of the Central European Hitachi Energy Research Center.
How you'll make an impact You are a leader Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with the overall research strategy Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation, supporting the team in staying at the forefront of technological advancements Build capabilities and succession within the team: plan capacity, people and resources coach, mentor and develop engineers
maintain the team as a center of excellence for interrupter technology You contribute Oversee different research laboratories, ensuring high safety standards and compliance Contribute to research projects and pre-studies with your own scientific expertise Participate in test campaigns, including taking on the electrical emergency first aider role (training will be provided) You are impactful Foster the creation of new research project proposals and strategic research initiatives Contribute to an innovative, motivating, and inclusive working environment You foster collaboration Maintain and expand a strong network with relevant business units and leading universities Promote collaboration across all Hitachi Energy Research Centers Your background PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Technical expertise in areas such as circuit breakers, high power testing, plasma physics, along with an interest in emerging research and technology fields Several years of experience and a proven track record in industrial R&D, including people leadership experience Fluency in English (written and spoken);
- We are looking for a passionate Research Team Manager to lead our multidisciplinary Circuit Breaker research team in Baden-Dättwil (Switzerland), part of the Central European Hitachi Energy Research Center.
- How you'll make an impact You are a leader Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with the overall research strategy Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation, supporting the team in staying at the forefront of technological advancements Build capabilities and succession within the team: plan capacity, people and resources coach, mentor and develop engineers
Application process
- German is an advantage If you are eager to drive innovation in a dynamic research environment, we look forward to your application!
Additional details
- How you'll make an impact You are a leader Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with the overall research strategy Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation, supporting the team in staying at the forefront of technological advancements Build capabilities and succession within the team: plan capacity, people and resources; coach, mentor and develop engineers; maintain the team as a center of excellence for interrupter technology You contribute Oversee different research laboratories, ensuring high safety standards and compliance Contribute to research projects and pre-studies with your own scientific expertise Participate in test campaigns, including taking on the electrical emergency first aider role (training will be provided) You are impactful Foster the creation of new research project proposals and strategic research initiatives Contribute to an innovative, motivating, and inclusive working environment You foster collaboration Maintain and expand a strong network with relevant business units and leading universities Promote collaboration across all Hitachi Energy Research Centers Your background PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Technical expertise in areas such as circuit breakers, high power testing, plasma physics, along with an interest in emerging research and technology fields Several years of experience and a proven track record in industrial R&D, including people leadership experience Fluency in English (written and spoken);
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 99'500 - 151'000 gross per year for this position in Baden-Daettwil. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
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