Hitachi Energy AG
Semiconductor R&D Team Manager – Bipolar Devices
📍 Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland
Role and responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of R&D engineers in a collaborative environment. Own the full development cycle of bipolar semiconductor devices, from concept to manufacturing transfer. Define and execute R&D strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps. Drive research on materials, device architectures, and fabrication processes. Collaborate closely with process engineering, product management, and manufacturing. Track emerging technologies and market trends in power semiconductors. Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and patent applications. Manage projects, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
Team / description
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.
Qualifications and Skills
PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline with strong grounding in semiconductor device physics
Multiple years of experience in semiconductor R&D, including leadership responsibility
Extensive hands‑on experience in power semiconductor devices (e.g. IGBTs, power MOSFETs, diodes, thyristors) or power semiconductor applications
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a complex R&D environment
Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder‑management skills
Passion for people leadership, innovation, and enabling others to succeed