The Opportunity
Be a part of a global, diverse and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition. At Hitachi Energy we are investing to establish and develop an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).
As Power Electronics Engineering Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in growing and leading a team of highly skilled engineers delivering cutting-edge Grid Integration and Power Electronics projects. Working within our Grid & Power Quality Solutions business, you will combine technical leadership with people leadership, driving both engineering excellence and team development.
Success in this role requires a collaborative leadership style, a passion for developing people, and the ability to navigate complex engineering environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer value.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and develop a team of Power Electronics Engineers, embracing and applying the company’s Purpose, Values, Leadership Model, and Competencies.
- Promote an environment of psychological safety and a strong speak-up culture.
- Balance operational delivery and people leadership, dedicating approximately 50% of the role to each area while leading a team of seven professionals.
- Oversee Control Application activities including commissioning work within Power Electronics Solutions. Ensure the timely and complete delivery of Engineering Work Packages.
- Build, recruit, and onboard a high-performing team, ensuring sustainable growth and capability development.
- Develop and maintain a strong network with Engineering Managers across the relevant disciplines within the Global Centers of Competence in Sweden and Switzerland.
- Resource Management: Ensure effective resource planning and workload allocation, balancing team capacity, project priorities, and business requirements.
- Budget Management: Support budget planning and forecasting for the assigned cost center. Monitor cost performance regularly and proactively implement mitigation actions to address variances and ensure financial targets are met.
A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience leading a team in Control Engineering, Lead Engineering, or related roles.
- Experience within the power, utilities, grid integration, substation, or FACTS environment.
- Strong understanding of Control Application (HIL,SIL, C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink) activities and project delivery experience from site works is a plus.
- Proven experience leading, mentoring, or developing teams in a multicultural environment.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% annually
