R&D Testing Expert

The Opportunity

As our R&D Testing Expert, you will join our R&D team, an organization leading continuous research and development activities on Tap changers. As part of our global R&D community including R&D departments and Hitachi Energy Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to improvement of the performance and development of Tap Changers . You will focus on developing new products and further optimization of existing portfolio. As a member of the highly skilled R&D team, you will suggest methods and analyze tests and verification of products for projects and contribute to the global roadmap execution.

How you'll make an impact

• You keep monitored the product portfolio by suggesting any new test requirement given by the International Standards

• You'll be the reference for any Product development requests in terms of special tests requirements, by organizing them when needed, in coordination with R&D teams

• You analyze the product during the development and suggest tests and test methods for risk mitigation in an early stage.

• You organize and are well updated on the different type test requirements bodies as IEE and IEC

• You run or supervise the tests as well as analyze the before, during and after the tests

• You have good knowledge in a variety of tests spectra's such as dielectric, mechanical, thermal, Fatigue and tribological tests and how to perform and evaluate them

Your background

• Minimum Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or similar

• Deep knowledge of the design/testing and experience in developing of HV insulation components, preferably tap-changers

• Knowledge in dielectric simulations with Multiphysics software such as COMSOL is a plus

• Responsible team player with structured, proactive, self-driven and result oriented work approach

• Proven experience in electrical engineering R&D role or similar with direct experience of testing.

• Fluent in English, Swedish is plus

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

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so don't delay - apply today!

Hiring Manager Peter Antoni, peter.antoni@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46107383152; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden, Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-162300

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-24T23:34:44