R&D Technical Lead - Semiconductor Chip 80-100% (f/m/d)

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 on 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 semiconductor devices across different 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 strongly motivated R&D Technical Lead / Project Manager to power the future of semiconductor chip technology and product development by shaping the next generation of low and high voltage IGBTs and MOSFETs Si and SiC devices.Do you combine a strong technical background with sound leadership skills? Are you passionate about working 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.The opportunityIn this position, you will play a pivotal role in the development of advanced power semiconductor device products, including both low and high voltage IGBTs and MOSFETs, Si as well as SiC chips. You will collaborate closely with design and process specialists to establish technology goals, features, and integration plans.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 project success by meeting performance, cost, quality, and time-to-market requirements.How you’ll make an impactLead the development activities of new Si and SiC power chips from concept to final product, while improving product performance within cost, quality, and timeline constraints.Oversee product development project(s) and requirements, including constant resource planning, risk management, monitoring, and reporting.Contribute and work closely with design teams, TCAD specialists, and application experts to set technology goals, features, and process integration strategies.Work with unit process specialists to define process requirements in line with the technology roadmap.Assist in the yield improvement and ramp-up phases of new technology platforms alongside process integration and unit process and product engineers.Regularly interact with product management as well as electrical and reliability experts to understand and challenge the requirements to ensure qualification and release of new technologies and products.Oversee technical analysis of competitive technologies and new product benchmarking.Demonstrate a keen desire to expand your knowledge and understand the broader context and transfer the understanding to the project team.Your backgroundMaster or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, ideally specialized in the semiconductor device technology area.Extensive working experience in product/technology development or process integration (IGBT, MOSFET, Diode), ideally within power semiconductors (mainly Si, SiC chips).Proven track record of project management experience in a 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, 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.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr