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The opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business R&D Senior Professional to drive innovation and strategic growth within Hitachi, Ltd. This role involves leading research and development initiatives, identifying emerging business opportunities, and translating technical advancements into commercially viable solutions.

How you'll make an impact

  • Lead and manage complex R&D projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's strategic objectives and market demands.

  • Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities, technological trends, and potential disruption areas.

  • Develop and refine business cases for new products, services, and technologies, including financial projections, risk assessments, and go-to-market strategies.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outputs into existing business lines and new ventures.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the R&D team and across the broader organization.

  • Present findings, recommendations, and project progress to senior management and key stakeholders.

  • Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, or collaborations to accelerate R&D efforts and expand market reach.

  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in relevant technologies and industry best practices.

  • Mentor and guide junior R&D professionals, fostering their growth and development.


Your background

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. A Ph.D. is a plus.

  • Experience in R&D, product and process development.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, as well as critical and scientific thinking skills.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • Experience in board or paper manufacturing, and in laminate manufacturing, is highly desirable.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

What we offer

  • Collective agreement

  • Flexible working hours

  • Health care and wellness allowance

  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally

  • Various training and education supporting employee development

  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden

  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave

  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Katarina Skoglycka+46 (72) 2265287;  Unionen: Jens Lindbäck +46 (10) 7381868; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com

Lieu Figeholm, Kalmar County, Sweden
Type d'emploi Full time
Work Arrangement On-Site
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Engineering & Science
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-08-31
Numéro de réference R0137471

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file mondial de l’électrification, propulsant l’ère de l’électricité pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques d’aujourd’hui et des 25 prochaines années. En tant que branche énergétique du groupe Hitachi, plus de trois milliards de personnes dépendent de nos technologies novatrices et essentielles pour alimenter leur vie quotidienne.

Avec plus d’un siècle d’innovation, nous relevons le défi énergétique le plus urgent de notre époque : stimuler l’évolution du système énergétique mondial afin d’assurer une énergie abondante, sûre, abordable et durable pour la génération d’aujourd’hui et celle à venir.

Disposant d’une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays, nous sommes le partenaire de l’écosystème du réseau dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’industrie, des centres de données et du transport. Avec notre siège social en Suisse, nous employons plus de 56 000 personnes dans 60 pays et générons des revenus d’environ 20 milliards de dollars américains.