R&D Senior Engineer
Västerås, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Utvecklingsingenjör, elkraft
Work model On location
Application due date 3 March 2026
Are you the one?

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 impact

  • Senior engineer role in the design and development of high voltage capacitors
  • Maintain global master data.
  • Qualify new Supplier, Materials, technologies and production processes
  • Lead and/or contribute to R&D projects with planning, execution, analyses and documentation
  • Lead and/or Participate in the transfer of new Products and new manufacturing processes to the factories
  • Write tutorial, guidelines, test procedures and reports
  • Deliver high-quality results on time
  • Work with a global R&D team ensuring knowledge sharing, timely and high-quality deliverables
  • Quality issue resolutions
  • Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects

Your background

  • University degree in material science, chemistry, physics or electrical engineering
  • Experience in the development of High voltage Capacitors is a merit
  • Openness for new challenges and interest to learn and develop
  • Team spirit with the capacity to work independently complemented by well-developed analytical skills
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Swedish and other languages is meritorious

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? 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.com