Semiconductor R&D Team Manager – Bipolar Devices 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

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.

How you’ll make an impact
 

• 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
   

Your background

• 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

More about us 
 

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

We offer:

• Discounted conditions in our daycare centres in Baden and Oerlikon 
• Extra days off between Christmas and New Year 
• 50% discount on main courses at our FELFEL fridges
• Discount on memberships at various fitness centres 
• Attractive pension benefits with our company pension fund  
• Diversity: Promotion of diversity and inclusion and cultural offers, credit cards, petrol, etc.) 
• Numerous exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy