The opportunity
Be part of our mission to redefine power electronics with cutting-edge Silicon Carbide technology in a world-class facility and a world-class team of experts. As an R&D project leader on our team, you’ll guide the journey from early concept through development and device validation, collaborating closely with colleagues to spark creative solutions towards our next generation of power devices. Your role will blend technical work with project leadership, perfect for a driven engineer who thrives on innovation and collaboration.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As R&D project leader, you’ll drive next-generation SiC power device development within our project management framework, monitoring risks, resources, and milestones to deliver on-time and on-budget.
Lead technical activities in device design, process development or process integration, applying your technical capabilities to drive innovation.
Collaborate with R&D, process and product engineering, and quality teams to consolidate goals and build consensus on decisions.
Lead technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations with structured methodologies and data driven conclusions.
Uncover and secure vital IP
Develop and nurture relationships within the SiC semiconductor community
Your background:
Master’s or PhD in engineering or physical science, ideally with a focus on semiconductor technology
Ideally 2+ years of project or technical leadership experience in semiconductor R&D or similar high-tech environments
Knowledge of semiconductor devices and industrial semiconductor technology, preferably with a focus on SiC
Strong data analysis skills, ideally including proficiency with SQL, JMP and fab-floor tools such as SiView.
You can convey complex technical concepts with clarity and precision in both written reports and live presentations.
You thrive in collaborative teams where every voice contributes to consensus-driven decisions, psychological safety nurtures creativity, and we solve challenges together.
More about us
We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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