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We are now looking for a driven Line Manager to the Valve Cooling Design teams at HVDC. In this role you will lead the team to achieve our strategic objectives throughout exciting transformation journey we are experiencing due to the great market expansion.

This continuously expanding team consists today of around 25+ engineers distributed over 3 teams in two countries. Two teams are located in Sweden and one in India.

You will be part of the Valve management team and report to the Global Manager Valve Cooling Design.

In this role you will be a key team player in leading and driving your teams part of our strategical transformation program: program aiming to have us improve our systematic quality approach, increase productivity as well as to continue expand with more employees.

The valve cooling design teams are responsible for the specification, base design, engineering review and software application of the converter valve cooling for HVDC applications.

HVDC has a very exciting journey ahead being one of the leaders in the green energy transition with our state of the art technology. We are foreseeing a remarkable market growth the coming years.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the leading companies in the green energy transition and do so in a key role that will bring great opportunities to grow, together with this team.

We see that you applying to this role is a communicative leader, driven and self-motivated. You are a continuous learner, always open to learn new things. An engineering background is a plus.

Since the majority of the Swedish team is located in Ludvika, we see this as the preferred hiring place. Västerås is however also possible since there is an HVDC office there. In the early phase of this role we see that you spend time in the office to get to know the team. Long term there will be possibilities to work remotely some days per week.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate one the Valve Cooling Teams in Sweden
• Lead and promote the implementation of our transformation strategy
• Secure clear responsibility for team and process development to ensure Valve Cooling Design at HVDC are equipped to meet both challenges and opportunities ahead
• Ensure your team delivers on time and with high quality to meet customer expectations
• Take active part in the management team and work with a holistic picture
• Make sure the team has a clear direction of systematically working with quality and continuous improvements
• 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 have a bachelor or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent work experience
• To be successful in this role, experience in similar engineering organizations is desired
• You are open minded and willing to lead teams through change and expansion
• As a leader you are communicative and help your team to translate visions and strategies into meaningful work
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered as a plus

More about us

Are 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: Recruiting Manager, Marcello Souza, marcello.souza@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. For Sweden, 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, Pär Lyckbring, par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com.

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