R&D Engineer Capacitors

Based in Ludvika, Sweden, you will be part of a global organization where expertise, innovation, and collaboration come together to drive the energy transition. You will work closely with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders from around the world in a truly international and inclusive environment.

We are seeking an R&D Engineer to join the HV Capacitors Technology team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cost-competitive capacitor products that deliver best-in-class technology and quality. Innovation is central to Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centers continuously advance technological boundaries to develop the next generation of products and solutions through a high degree of innovation. We welcome candidates with outstanding scientific or technical expertise, complemented by strong motivation and commitment. Through your involvement in development projects, you will become part of a company-wide R&D community that supports your professional development and career growth.How you'll make an impact

How you'll make an impact

• You will develop the next generation High voltage capacitors focusing on the electrical design.
• Lead and/or contribute to R&D projects, Work packages with planning, execution, analyses and documentation in a structured and target-oriented working style
• Build experimental set-ups, conduct tests, and analyze test results, possibly including physical modelling.
• Work with a global R&D team ensuring knowledge sharing, and timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Close collaboration with our Hitachi Energy Research organization and with academia
• Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners
• Quality issue resolutions
• Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc.

Your Background

• Background in Electrical Engineering preferably PhD or MSc
• Ideally 3 Years of working experience in the field of HV capacitors
• Sound analytical skills and experience with planning, conducting and analysis of experiments.
• Openness for new challenges and interest to learn and developTeam spirit with the capacity to work independently complemented by well-developedanalytical skills
• Ability to also work in other technical areas, as for example: materials, insulation systems, thermal management, Multiphysics integration.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills.
• Bonus if you also have working experience of modelling and characterization of HV capacitors and/or other HV devices with solid insulation.
• Swedish and other languages is meritorious

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• Various training 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? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort+46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren+46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com

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