Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0111399Date Posted:2025-11-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityFor our Business Unit High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon, we are looking for a R&amp;D Team Manager to lead a team of experts within the Technology Center. In this role you will be leading the technology development team for High Voltage gas-insulated switchgear with ten permanent employees and several students.  The team's mission is to develop new gas-insulated switchgear for the voltage range from 245 kV to 420 kV and to provide technical foundations for product development projects running worldwide, as well as to support the GIS business in answering technical questions and qualifying GIS products for customers and markets.Do you have high quality standards and are you eager to bring our products to the next level? Are you customer-oriented, always looking for areas of improvement? We then have the right job opportunity for you! Join our team and be part of an innovative working culture within an international working environment in Zurich.How you’ll make an impact  <ul><li>Lead the GIS development technology team</li><li>Co-plan next product generation and manage full range of feasibility studies</li><li>Provide technical support for development projects (dielectric, thermal management, issues relating electrical engineering and testing)</li><li>Plan capacity, people and resources for the R&amp;D projects</li><li>Be responsible to keep the team as center of excellence for GIS development </li><li>Use, maintain, and optimize Hitachi Energy network by supporting and overseeing transfer of technology and knowledge within the team and between internal partners (HER, other TCs, BU)</li><li>Enable the team to contribute to technical bodies both inside and outside the company</li><li>Drive and foster a culture of innovation</li><li>Support Global Product Support, Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, Production, Sales, and Product Management with technical expertise  </li></ul>Your background  <ul><li>Degree in electrical, high voltage engineering, applied physics, or a closely related subject from a Polytechnical/Technical University</li><li>Several years of experience in R&amp;D, product development and leadership experience</li><li>Excellent communication skills and proactive mentality</li><li>Genuine enthusiasm for research and development in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented field</li><li>Capability of leading a high performing, diverse and unique team of talents </li><li>Flexibility, capability of working in a multicultural environment</li><li>Good command of English and German both written and spoken</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>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Team Lead of GIS Technology Development 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0111399Date Posted:2025-11-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityFor our Business Unit High Voltage Products in Zurich-Oerlikon, we are looking for a R&amp;D Team Manager to lead a team of experts within the Technology Center. In this role you will be leading the technology development team for High Voltage gas-insulated switchgear with ten permanent employees and several students.&nbsp; The team's mission is to develop new gas-insulated switchgear for the voltage range from 245 kV to 420 kV and to provide technical foundations for product development projects running worldwide, as well as to support the GIS business in answering technical questions and qualifying GIS products for customers and markets.Do you have high quality standards and are you eager to bring our products to the next level? Are you customer-oriented, always looking for areas of improvement? We then have the right job opportunity for you! Join our team and be part of an innovative working culture within an international working environment in Zurich.How you’ll make an impact &nbsp;<ul><li>Lead the GIS development technology team</li><li>Co-plan next product generation and manage full range of feasibility studies</li><li>Provide technical support for development projects (dielectric, thermal management, issues relating electrical engineering and testing)</li><li>Plan capacity, people and resources for the R&amp;D projects</li><li>Be responsible to keep the team as center of excellence for GIS development </li><li>Use, maintain, and optimize Hitachi Energy network by supporting and overseeing transfer of technology and knowledge within the team and between internal partners (HER, other TCs, BU)</li><li>Enable the team to contribute to technical bodies both inside and outside the company</li><li>Drive and foster a culture of innovation</li><li>Support Global Product Support, Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, Production, Sales, and Product Management with technical expertise &nbsp;</li></ul>Your background &nbsp;<ul><li>Degree in electrical, high voltage engineering, applied physics, or a closely related subject from a Polytechnical/Technical University</li><li>Several years of experience in R&amp;D, product development and leadership experience</li><li>Excellent communication skills and proactive mentality</li><li>Genuine enthusiasm for research and development in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented field</li><li>Capability of leading a high performing, diverse and unique team of talents </li><li>Flexibility, capability of working in a multicultural environment</li><li>Good command of English and German both written and spoken</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>

Team Lead of GIS Technology Development 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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