Testing Specialist to Hitachi Energy Research Center

The opportunity

Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy and our research centers are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your research projects you will become part of company-wide community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader.

For our research center in Västerås, Sweden we are looking for a Testing Specialist with experience in High-Voltage and High-Power Electronics testing. You will join our team to make experiments on technology for future generations of HV power systems. You will work in dynamic, motivated, and creative teams with a wide range of experience and competence, and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities.

How you’ll make an impact

• Build electrical experimental set-ups, conduct tests, and analyze test results

• Develop and validate power electronics technologies for various R&D projects
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners
• Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations etc.
• Connect with other technical areas and work in cross-competence teams, to solve research questions for future energy systems
• Supervision of control and measurement equipment
• Take responsibility over development and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure

Your background

• Background in laboratory work with high power electrical testing and/or power electronics testing

• Work-life experience in suitable areas such as high-power electronics, for example FACTS and HVDC applications
• Experience with test planning, safety, and risk assessment, conducting and analysis of experiments
• Ability to solve various electrical problems, both independently and in groups
• Sound analytical and collaboration skills
• Good communication skills in both Swedish and English is a requirement, both written and spoken
• Potential and interest to work in wider technical areas related to Power electronics, as for example: high voltage, sensor and sensing technology, thermal management, energy storage systems, Multiphysics integration

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? Don’t hesitate - apply today! Due to the summer vacation period, the selection process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Recruiting Manager Nan Chen, nan.chen@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com