R&D Team Leader - Bipolar Semiconductors 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0125522

Date Posted:

2026-05-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.