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Hitachi · Hefei, Anhui, China

# Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)

Hefei, Anhui, China Full-time Research & Science 

Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/business-r-d-team-leader-professionals/job/R0123418)

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## 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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Hefei, Anhui, China
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/business-r-d-team-leader-professionals/job/R0123418)

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