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Electrical Lead Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Electrical Lead Engineer

Västerås, Sweden

The Opportunity

You will be part of a dedicated and skilled team where you as a design engineer are accountable for order design and customer documentation for our projects. You will also have opportunities to improve our quality and cost footprint by contributing to the base design platform, our processes, and tools.

This is a varied and exciting role where you will work in close collaboration with colleagues, both junior and senior, locally, and globally. Our people truly are the foundation of everything we do and deliver to our customer. You will have the opportunity to see and test a major part of the hardware before it is shipped to the customer for installation and commissioning. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind.

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How You'll make an impact

  • In this role you will design control and relay protection system, electrical plant system and auxiliary equipment.
  • You will also design and integrate third party's systems.
  • Create drawings and product configurations.
  • Be the lead engineer in delivery projects, improvement projects, and tenders, ensuring quality and results.
  • You will lead and coordinate technical work in projects.
  • Constantly improving our solutions and develop new ideas.
  • Convert technical requirements into a validated design and ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled.
  • Work with our base design solutions and processes.

Your background

  • We are looking for an engaged and driven person who are true team player with a problem-solving oriented and structured mindset.
  • Proven experience from similar roles within electrical engineering
  • You are proactive, look for opportunities and take responsibility for the projects and the tasks you work on.
  • Knowledge of Electric Cad system. Zuken E3 and Engineering Base is a benefit.
  • Knowledge of calculation tools. ETAP is a benefit.
  • Knowledge of relay configuration.
  • You have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or similar work experience.
  • It is considered a big advantage if you have experience from FACTS, Substation, or infrastructure project.
  • Fluency in English is a must.

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Don't delay apply today.

Recruiting manager Mahmood Sheidaee, mahmood.sheidaee@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-128525
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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