Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0114887

Date Posted:

2026-01-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead the power quality R&D team with a focus on software, communications and digital solutions. The team consists of highly skilled developers and technical experts who mainly work with software, firmware and communication. You will be part of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and report to the Global R&D Manager for Power Quality. This is a visible role in a truly global and cross-functional environment, at the cutting edge of technology. 

How you’ll make an impact  

• Coaching and guiding your team to business targets

• Continuous improvements and operational development, contribute and drive long term strategic initiatives

• Take ownership of developing the team’s competence and work processes

• Be a positive role model for your team by living our vision, delivering promises, and developing people

• 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 hold a university degree in a relevant area, such as electrical, software, industrial engineering or similar.

• You have background and understanding of software and/or firmware from industry applications. Experience with Cyber Security requirements is meritorious.

• Experience in power systems and preferably FACTS/HVDC/Substations and from SW/control/digital solutions is considered as a merit. Even better if experience with MACH, MicroSCADA, IEC61850.

• Leadership skills from line management, project management, or other leading role.

• You communicate well, have a structured way of working and have a strong will to drive and implement improvements and change transformations.

• Diversity and Safety are your leading stars.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a merit.

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 a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Nima Sadr-Momtazi, nima.sadr-momtazi@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. 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 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com 

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