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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

Sede Figeholm, Kalmar County, Sweden
Tipo di lavoro Full time
Modalità di lavoro On-Site
Esperienza Experienced
Funzione lavorativa Engineering & Science
Contratto Regular
Data di pubblicazione 2026-08-31
Numero di riferimento R0137471

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy è leader globale nell’elettrificazione e alimenta l’era dell’elettricità per soddisfare le esigenze energetiche di oggi e dei prossimi 25 anni. Come società del Gruppo Hitachi dedicata al business dell’energia, forniamo tecnologie pionieristiche e mission-critical per alimentare la vita quotidiana di oltre tre miliardi di persone.

Con oltre un secolo di innovazione, stiamo affrontando la sfida energetica più urgente del nostro tempo: guidare l’evoluzione del sistema energetico mondiale per garantire energia abbondante, sicura, accessibile e sostenibile per la generazione di oggi e per quelle che verranno.

Con una base installata senza pari in oltre 140 Paesi, siamo il partner dell’ecosistema di rete nei settori utility, industriale, data center e trasporti. Con sede in Svizzera, impieghiamo oltre 56.000 persone in 60 Paesi e generiamo ricavi per circa 20 miliardi di dollari USA.