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The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy Cooling System has a global responsibility for the development and manufacturing of cooling systems for power electronics applications as well as other applications requiring high reliability and availability water cooling. Our cooling system solutions contribute to safe and reliable operations where the customer and quality are in focus.

The increasing power demand worldwide drives strong growth in our industry, and we are now pleased to recruit for new positions. You have the chance to work in a global company focused on the development and manufacturing of cooling systems for power transmission. Even if you do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply for the position if it is of interest.

Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems primarily works with customized product development where we base our solutions on known technologies and suppliers to build complete cooling system solutions that meet the customer's needs.

As a lead development engineer at Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems, primarily focusing on the systems' function (process) and automation, you will be responsible for coordinating our cooling system solutions within the product development segment. Above all, you will act as an expert in system function, automation, and electrical design, but to some extent, you will also act as a lead engineer for development engineers with other areas of expertise such as mechanics and system calculations. You will be part of the electrical and automation department, often working with development engineers from the mechanical department. The role of lead R&D engineer is a technical leader without personnel responsibility, but it includes mentorship for juniors and the ability to act as a sounding board for other engineers.

Your main function will be to act as a technical expert in functional design and automation while also driving project work forward in assigned development projects under the guidance of project managers. Part of your time will be spent discussing specifications, requirements, and wishes with customers, then developing concepts, rough budgets, and pushing through design solutions in accordance with these. You will be responsible for the technical solutions in parts or the entire development project depending on size and complexity.

We are looking for someone with expertise in automation and functional design with knowledge of electrical design and mechanical construction. You enjoy change but work in a structured and methodical way; you are driven and goal-oriented but humble and understanding. You can independently perform design work such as programming, creating electrical drawings and documentation, and conducting functional tests.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Work according to the developed gate model under the guidance of project managers and drive the technical work forward in assigned projects while acting as a mentor for junior engineers.

• Development of marketing documents such as concepts, rough cost estimates, and other decision-making materials.

• Electrical design, process and functional design, automation, programming, selection of components and technical solutions, creation of BOM and specifications for subcontractors.

• Create, maintain, and update quality documentation such as test protocols, technical reports, quick guides, manuals, etc.

• Participate in and conduct component testing, prototype testing, DFMA, FAT, and supplier evaluations as well as integration tests with customers.

• Drive and execute long-term development decisions and coordinate daily technical tasks within your group/project.

• Commissioning at customer sites (SAT) and supplier visits as well as other travel may occur.

Your Background

• Around 10 years of experience in product development regarding industrial automation and electrical design within relevant industries such as machine manufacturing, process industry, water and wastewater treatment plants, preferably within customized development projects.

• You have a post-secondary education.

• Have previously worked as a team leader, lead project engineer, project manager, or similar.

• Worked in development processes of physical products for CE certification and have knowledge of the design of control cabinets and low-voltage switchgear as well as the selection of control system equipment.

• Experience in process/functional design and automation.

• Experience in programming PLC/DCS/RTU/IPC/HMI or other similar technical equipment as well as good knowledge of 2006/42/EC, IEC61439, IEC61000-6-2 / IEC 6100-6-4, CE Certification.

• You have very good knowledge of Swedish and excellent knowledge of technical English in both spoken and written form.

• Meritorious: UL / CSA Certification, EMC testing, voltage stabilizers, VFD technology, UPS systems.

• We are looking for someone who is communicative, positive, structured, and goal-oriented but humble in the face of others' challenges.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working hours

• Reduced working hours

• 5-hour workday before public holidays.

• Health and wellness benefits

• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and globally

• Numerous training and professional development opportunities for employees

• Extra compensation for parental leave

• Employee benefits portal with thousands of discounts and benefits

More About Us

Seize the opportunity to become part of a world-leading and technology-leading company and give yourself unlimited career opportunities by applying for this position! Even if you do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply for the position if it is of interest. Apply today. We review applications continuously.

For questions regarding the position, please contact the recruiting manager Sebastian Lindström at sebastian.lindstrom@hitachienergy.com. For other inquiries, contact Talent Partner Michael Blomberg at michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17; Unionen: Claudiu Pop, +46 107 38 68 70.