Team Lead Global Product Support - Live Tank Breakers
6 days ago• Ludvika, Sweden
The opportunity
Seize this opportunity to be a part of Live Tank Breakers! As Team Lead for Global Product Support your will manage a team of specialists delivering expert technical support and maintenance leadership for our global portfolio of Live Tank Circuit Breakers. This role ensures top-level product performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction worldwide.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead with purpose: mentor and develop a global team of product support engineers specializing in Live Tank Circuit Breakers.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic support.
- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and sales to drive product improvements and address recurring field issues.
- Oversee the creation, review, and distribution of technical documentation, service manuals, and training materials.
- Deliver technical training to internal teams, partners, and customers on installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Manage overall global product support structure and budget coordination for Live Tank Breakers together with the Global Product Support Manager.
- Overall responsibility for the maintenance of product master data for Live Tank Circuit Breaker products, including spare parts recommendations, obsolescence planning, and global service bulletins.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and internal processes across all support activities.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product support, field service, or engineering within power transmission and distribution.
- Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage live tank circuit breakers, including diagnostics and maintenance.
- You balance a passion for leadership with a strong interest in technology; proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop technical teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in global environments.
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards for high-voltage switchgear is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in English required; Swedish strongly preferred; German or Spanish is an advantage.
- Travel internationally to provide on-site support is required, ability to travel internationally up to 10%.
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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 Mauricio Aristizabal, mauricio.aristizabal@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson
, +46 107 38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius+46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com
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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-179223
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-27T23:34:26
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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