Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Hitachi Energy

R&D Senior Engineer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

Job Description

The opportunity We are looking for an R&D Senior Engineer to join the Technology team of Capacitors and Surge Arresters. In this role you aim to develop cost competitive products with best-in-class technology and quality for Capacitors.Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centers are continuously challenging the technological limits, developing the next generation of products and solutions utilizing a high degree of innovation. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your development projects you will become part of a company-wide R&D community that will enhance your development and career.How You’ll Make An ImpactSenior engineer role in the design and development of high voltage capacitorsMaintain global master data.Qualify new Supplier, Materials, technologies and production processesLead and/or contribute to R&D projects with planning, execution, analyses and documentationLead and/or Participate in the transfer of new Products and new manufacturing processes to the factoriesWrite tutorial, guidelines, test procedures and reportsDeliver high-quality results on timeWork with a global R&D team ensuring knowledge sharing, timely and high-quality deliverablesQuality issue resolutionsCreate ideas and proposals for new R&D projectsYour backgroundUniversity degree in material science, chemistry, physics or electrical engineeringExperience in the development of High voltage Capacitors is a meritOpenness for new challenges and interest to learn and developTeam spirit with the capacity to work independently complemented by well-developed analytical skillsFluency in English, both written and spokenSwedish and other languages is meritoriousWhat 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 perksMore About UsAre 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!Recruiting Manager Andreas Soors, andreas.soors@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.comHitachi 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.

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