SiC Semiconductor R&D Project Leader 80 - 100% (f/m/d) presso Hitachi

Location:

Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0110780

Date Posted:

2025-10-31

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you an experienced semiconductor professional ready to lead cutting-edge R&D projects? Join our world-class team and help shape the future of power electronics through Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. In this role, you’ll lead the development of next-generation power devices, combining technical depth with project leadership in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

How you’ll make an impact
 

• Lead SiC power device development projects from concept to validation, managing timelines, risks, and resources

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables using structured tools and methodologies, tailoring Agile or Waterfall approaches to project needs

• Collaborate across R&D, engineering, and quality teams to align goals and ensure project success

• Apply structured problem-solving and data analysis to resolve technical challenges

• Contribute to IP generation and stay connected with the global SiC semiconductor community

Your background
 

• Master’s or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field

• 2+ years of technical leadership or project management experience in the semiconductor industry

• Solid understanding of semiconductor devices and fabrication processes; SiC experience is a strong plus

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools like SQL, JMP, or fab-floor systems

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

More about us
 

We offer a unique opportunity to work in a high-tech environment with access to cutting-edge tools, flexible working conditions, and a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous learning. You’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in power electronics.

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