R&D Engineer

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 to 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  The opportunityWe are looking for a R&D Electrical Engineer to join our Technology center in Ludvika, Sweden.

In this role you will run projects and contribute to the global roadmap execution for Surge arrester, working in close cooperation with experts in different technology fields as well as with design and manufacturing specialists. As a member of the highly skilled global Technology Center team, you will have the possibilities to use your creativity to solve a wide spectrum of challenges. You will have exciting and varied work in front of you where you will get a broad network internally and externally.

Join us if you have a positive and curious mindset with a strong drive to build the best possible product together with the team and the stakeholders.

How You’ll Make An ImpactLead and run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performancesOrganize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies and new productsDocument and transfer your knowledge and findings from R&D to production environment both locally and in other facilities abroadProvide technical support in domain of expertise to other departments when needed (product management, business development, marketing and sales, engineering)Lead development projects on time, on budget and on qualityStay up to date with the latest technology solutions, international standards, market trends and customer requirements relating to High voltage Surge Arresters.

You will be living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background  You hold a university degree in Electrical EngineeringKnowledge of the design, testing and experience in developing of high voltage products, preferably Surge Arresters.

It is meritorious if you also have experience from High Voltage Capacitors technologyResponsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven and result oriented work approachSpirit of innovation, "out of the box" thinking3+ years of experience in electrical engineering R&D role or similarFluency in English, written and spoken alike, is a requirement.

Swedish is a plusWhat We OfferCollective agreementFlexible working timeHealth care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globallyMentor to support you throughout onboard phaseVarious trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in SwedenSupplementary compensation for parental leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksAdditional InformationAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!More information:  Hiring Manager Andreas Soors, andreas. soors@hitachienergy.

com will answer your questions about the position.  Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.  All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf. hedstrom@hitachienergy. com  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 are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www. hitachienergy. com Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.