Head of R&D Semiconductor Chip 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

In our R&D BiMOS semiconductor chip groups at Hitachi Energy Semiconductors, we are developing faultless high-tech different semiconductor devices across difference voltage classes. Our quality products are manufactured in advanced internal and external production sites and then delivered to a wide range of customers worldwide for different applications, e.g. industrial, renewable energy, traction and E-mobility.

We are currently looking for a strong motivated R&D team manager to power the future of semiconductor chip technology and product development, by shaping the next generation of low and high voltage Diodes, IGBTs and MOSFETS devices.

Do you combine a strong managerial and technical background with sound leadership skills? Are you passionate to work in a high-tech company to write the future? Then apply today! Our team spirit and work practices help you to reach personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

How you’ll make an impact

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the development of advanced power semiconductor device products, including both low and high voltage chips. You will lead a team of project leaders and technical experts and collaborate closely with variety of stakeholder including product management, sales, operations, customers and other R&D functions including design and process specialists to establish technology goals, features, and integration plans.

In this technical-managerial role, your expertise will drive innovation, enhance performance, and position you at the cutting edge of technology and product development. Leveraging your project management and leadership abilities, you will bridge technical features with execution strategies, ensuring your team meet the performance, cost, quality, and time-to-market requirements.

• Technical and managerial lead of a team of project leaders and technical experts in the area of power semiconductor chip technology and product development

• Lead the development activities of new power chips from concept to final product, while improving product performance within cost, quality, and timeline constraints

• Overseeing the status of development project(s) in your team including constant resource planning, risk management, monitoring, reporting and facilitation as first level of escalation

• Contribute and work closely with the specialists and application experts to set technology goals, features, and process integration strategies

• Working with other unit managers including process engineering, product engineering and operation teams to ensure the faultless execution of strategy

• Regularly interacting with product management as well as electrical and reliability experts to understand and challenge the requirement to ensure qualification and release of new technologies and products

• Oversee technical analysis of competitive technologies and new product benchmarking

• Demonstrating a keen desire to expand your knowledge and understand the broader context and transfer the understanding to your team and stakeholder

Your background

• Master or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering or similar field, ideally specialized in semiconductor device technology area

• Extensive working experience in product/technology development or process integration (IGBT, MOSFET, Diode), ideally within power semiconductor (mainly Si or SiC chips)

• Proven track record of line management or project management experience in relevant area

• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics, design, functionality, characteristics and processes

• Self-motivated person who strives for performance, quality, and lasting relationships in our team and with various stakeholders

• A structured and open-minded character, who can motivate and coach the team, willing to explore challenging innovative approaches, and drive efficient and effective development, while adhering to tight deadlines

• Proficiency in English with Strong communication and presentation skills