R&D Senior Engineer

Description

The opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Team Lead to head the Integration and Verification (I&V) team within the GES IDC R&D organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our power systems and automation solutions through rigorous system-level testing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary I&V team focused on system testing, validation, and automation.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture aligned with agile development practices.

• Define and execute test strategies for system-level integration and verification of control systems, power electronics, and digital platforms.

• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple product lines.

• Guide the development of automated test frameworks and model-based verification tools.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEC 61131-3, IEC 62443, and internal cybersecurity protocols.

• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve integration issues early in the lifecycle.

• Coordinate with global R&D teams, product managers, and quality leads to align testing activities with project milestones.

• Represent the I&V function in project reviews, audits, and customer-facing engagements.

• Champion process optimization, test coverage enhancement, and defect prevention initiatives.

• Leverage analytics and feedback loops to improve test effectiveness and product quality.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.

• 8+ years of experience in system integration, verification, or quality assurance in power systems.

• Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects.

• Strong knowledge of test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and simulation tools.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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