Location:
Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0116465
Date Posted:
2026-02-04
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
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
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); German is an advantage
If you are eager to drive innovation in a dynamic research environment, we look forward to your application!
