Business R&D Team Leader

ALSTOM TRANSPORT AB

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Traction Product Lead in Västerås we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your technical leadership and product development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates. You'll play a key role as Traction Product Lead of our Traction Reference Products within the Product and Bid Engineering function, making a tangible impact on sustainable mobility. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as R&D, product management, and tendering teams), ensure alignment with market requirements, managing product definitions and development, among other responsibilities. You’ll specifically take care of defining the Traction Reference Products based on System family and market needs. Using our TC1500 Product Platform framework, and ensure optimized re-use between the Traction System Families. We’ll look to you for: Collecting and validating market requirements according to needs from the Traction System Families Adhering to the Alstom generic rules for product interfaces to vehicles as well as other generic transversal requirements Develop Reference Products using the TC1500 Platform framework Initiate Platform development when needed Initiate and monitor R&D Reference Product developments in line with DFQ schedules Defining the variability within the Reference Products Manage the Reference Products definition from requirements to fully verified and validated product throughout its entire lifecyle until phase-out or transfer. Apply version handling of the Reference Products through Change and Configuration management Reviewing Reference Product configurations in tendered solutions Participating in Design Reviews and Gate Reviews to ensure quality and consistency All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Engineering degree Experience in the railway industry Understanding of product development and management processes Familiarity with DFQ schedules and change management processes Fluency in English (Swedish is an advantage but not required) Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills Ability to manage stakeholders effectively Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Work with new security standards for rail signalling Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning Progress towards senior leadership roles or other exciting opportunities Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Important to note As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

ABB AB

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen. Denna position rapporterar till: Global R&D Unit Lead __ Your roles & Responsibilities ABB Traction plays a critical role in shaping the future of electrified mobility. Through our traction motors and Mobile ePower solutions, we enable customers globally to achieve higher efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in rail and off-highway applications. We combine global scale with strong local execution to deliver performance, innovation, and long-term value. To drive sustained technology leadership and innovation, we are appointing a Global R&D Lead for Traction Motors. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of traction motor technology. You will define and drive the R&D strategy and roadmap for Traction Motors, translating cutting-edge innovation into real business value for our customers and markets. You will lead the R&D teams in Sweden and China, to drive high performance and meet ambitious targets. You’ll collaborate closely with the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and efficient industrialization of new developments, with Technology and R&D teams within Motion Traction to leverage synergies across the full value chain and align on shared technology directions, as well as with Corporate Research Centers to co-create long-term disruptive innovations and bring next-generation technologies into our product roadmap. You’ll report directly to the Global Product Line Manager – Traction Motors. While the role has a global scope, the position’s location is Västerås, Sweden. You will be mainly accountable for: Define and own the R&D technology roadmap for Traction Motors aligned with business strategy and market needs, ensuring innovation priorities translate to competitive advantage Manage and optimize the R&D project portfolio across Sweden and China, ensuring efficient resource allocation, timely delivery, and quality execution aligned with business objectives Build and nurture strategic relationships across the innovation ecosystem to identify breakthrough technologies and co-create next-generation solutions Lead, coach and develop the R&D teams in Sweden and China, including full line management responsibility in Sweden, foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, ensure alignment with the global technology roadmap and facilitate cross-site collaboration Drive talent acquisition, capability development and succession planning to attract and retain world-class R&D teams Develop and maintain the competencies, tools, and infrastructure needed to support current and future product development Serve as the technical authority for the team, providing expert guidance on complex technical challenges and supporting both internal and external stakeholder needs Ensure a safe, inclusive, and compliant work environment across Traction Motors R&D locations Qualifications for the Role A Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical field; a PhD is considered as a merit 10+ years of experience in industrial R&D environments, with proven ability to translate technology trends into actionable R&D strategies and roadmaps Extensive hands-on experience in the development of electrical machines, preferably for railway or off-highway vehicle applications, including permanent magnet motors Deep knowledge of design, engineering, simulation, CAD, PLM, and ERP tools related to electrical machines Demonstrated leadership experience, including line management, people development, portfolio responsibility, and managing large-scale, complex projects Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization Open-minded, self-motivated and result-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English More about us Recruiting Manager Cathy Y. Chen, +46 72 461 37 91, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02 ; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 (72) 4612314. Welcome to apply the latest by August 3rd. As it is currently vacation season, we kindly ask for your understanding that our response time may be slightly longer than usual, but we will get back to you as soon as we can. För att bygga en renare och smartare framtid krävs alla sorters människor: de nyfikna, de modiga och de kreativa. Därför välkomnar vi människor med alla bakgrunder och erfarenheter. Är du redo att göra skillnad? Ansök idag eller besök https://www.abb.com för att lära dig mer om hur våra lösningar påverkar hela världen.

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The Opportunity Join the Power Quality Global Center of Competence in Västerås! We specialize in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology, which enhances power system capacity and stability. This allows more power to reach customers with minimal environmental impact and lower costs. We’re launching a brand-new team within the Studies and Control Performance department—and we’re looking for a passionate and technically skilled leader to build it from the ground up.As Manager for the Power System Simulation Model team, you’ll be the cornerstone of this initiative. You’ll recruit and develop a high-performing team, define the processes, and contribute hands-on to simulation model development. This is your opportunity to shape a function that will directly support customer projects and drive innovation in our modeling capabilities. How you'll make an impact Build the Team: Recruit, onboard, and mentor a new team of simulation model engineers. Define roles, structure, and a collaborative team culture. Lead by Example: Contribute hands-on to the development and delivery of simulation models (RMS, EMT, RTDS, etc.). Guide your team with deep technical insight and support. Shape the Process: Establish workflows, tools, and best practices for model development, validation, and delivery. Drive Strategy: Align team capacity with business needs. Collaborate with other departments including R&D and Product Management to ensure simulation models integrate seamlessly into project work. Be the Go-To Expert: Represent the team in cross-functional forums and customer interactions. Support tendering and R&D with modeling expertise. Your Background Hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar and have at least 10 years of experience in simulation model development for power systems (HVDC, FACTS, or similar). Proficiency in RMS and EMT tools (e.g., PSCAD, PowerFactory, PSS/E, and RTDS). Prior leadership experience (line manager, team lead, or project manager). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, structured, and analytical mindset. Fluency in English (Swedish is a plus). What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase Various trainings 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 an exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Recruiting Manager, Afshin Samadi, afshin.samadi@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com