Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0115615

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

HVDC is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.  The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration and supports the energy transition for a sustainable future. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachienergy.com/HVDC.

You will be part of the Hitachi Energy HVDC C&C Installation Department, which is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for our installed base of HVDC Valves worldwide. The department also supports engineering and development teams with feedback from the field to continuously improve our products and solutions.

As HVDC Valve Maintenance Engineer you must be willing to travel far, frequently and on short notice. You also must be a European citizen.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so please apply even if you don’t meet all requirements! 
We are looking for four new team members, based in either Ludvika or Västerås.

How you will make an impact

• Your main mission will be to perform maintenance and service activities on HVDC Valves and Valve Cooling systems in high voltage global projects
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault investigations on HVDC Valves and associated systems
• Execute mechanical replacements and repairs of valve components and cooling system equipment
• Perform testing and verification of repaired or replaced equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with standards
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal stakeholders regarding maintenance and operational issues
• Contribute to planning and preparation of maintenance activities and ensure efficient execution in accordance with safety and quality requirements
• Coordinate with engineering office to assure correct documentation is used during maintenance and provide feedback for as-built documentation
• You will be 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

• You have a technical education, preferably with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• You have several years of work experience within relevant fields

• Previous experience in maintenance and service work on complex electrical or mechanical systems is required
• Experience from troubleshooting and fault analysis in large-scale projects is advantageous
• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects is preferred
• Proficiency in English is a must, written and spoken alike, whereas additional languages are 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 new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply for this position!

Recruiting Manager Anton Bihl, anton.bihl@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. 

All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com

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