Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)

Job description

How you’ll make an impact

• You will lead a team of engineers to successfully execute R&D projects within the allocated budget, timeframe, and scope
• You will Oversee the professional development and management of team members
• You will offer technical advice and project execution support to R&D team members throughout the duration of the projects
• You will Engage in continuous discussions with local planning, production, and laboratory teams to ensure timely execution of prototypes
• You will Monitor and control project costs, providing monthly reports. Proactively anticipate and address cost deviations
• You will Ensure prompt and regular reporting on project status, taking proactive measures in case of deviations from the agreed baseline
• You will Foster a culture of challenging existing technologies, leveraging innovative thinking, and contributing to idea generation for product roadmap
• You will Ensure adherence to intellectual property regulations and take appropriate actions
• You will Maintain the highest HSE standards in all team activities, including conducting risk evaluations during the manufacturing and testing of R&D prototypes
• You will work directly with other R&D teams, Hitachi Research Centers, receiving factories, and engineering teams worldwide
• You will actively participate in R&D projects, providing technical expertise as a team member
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background

Educational Background

• University degree in a relevant engineering field, such as industrial, electrical, mechanical or similar

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D activities or engineering within the transformers industry

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and testing of bushings

R&D processes experience

• Familiarity with R&D project management practices and processes, working in a structured manner using relevant methods, procedures, and tools

Project Leadership

• Proven experience in leading large-scale projects is advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong character, determined, result-oriented, and open-minded. Demonstrates a deep sense of ownership in achieving assigned targets

People Management

• Skilled at managing diverse people, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire others

Innovative Thinking

• Exhibits creativity and "out-of-the-box" thinking, with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to challenging existing methodologies

Communication Skills

• Good communication skills in both English and Spanish