Product Engineer - Mechanical Engineering
5 days ago• Västerås, Sweden
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Discipline Product Engineer (DPE) to join our Product Portfolio Management team. The DPE will play a crucial role in managing the lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap for the solutions in the Power Electro-Mechanical Plant design Engineering disciplin. This role is embedded within the Engineering function, ensuring close collaboration to deliver business relevance. Location is Västerås, Sweden.
How you'll make an impact
- You will be overall technical responsibility for the integration of Statcom plant design.
- Translate market and engineering needs into Product Requirement Specifications into Base Solution and drive the roadmap in coordination with the Global Product Manager and Global Product Specialist.
- Managing the lifecycle of the Base Solution, configuration and tools and Support and integrate new technical solutions in close cooperation with R&D.
- Maintain and ensure documentation hands on-including technical descriptions, user guide lines etc.-is current, accessible, and complete.
- Monitor and coordinate feedback-driven improvements within the own discipline but also across teams.
- Align and cooperate cross functional within and outside Engineering
- Provide guidance in tenders/projects and ensure knowledge transfer across global Electro-Mechanical team.
Your Background
- Hold an M.Sc. in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or similar experience gained in other business.
- 8+ years of experience in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, plant design within Power Systems modularization of engineering products, standardization, within Facts or similar business
- Good technical knowledge and experience within FACTS in most of the technical aspects and understanding impact on other engineering disciplines.
- Calculation and design tools (SolidWorks , Inventor, REVIT), PLM system (Siemens team center or similar).
- Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities.
- The ability to take a holistic view
- Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience in product management is highly desirable.
- Strategic and operational mindset with a focus on business productivity and efficiency.
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- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
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? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!
Recruiting Manager, Dodona Lenkeit, Dodona.lenkeit@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Nawzad Rashid, +46 107- 38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 270 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com
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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-169473
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-13T23:34:13
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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