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Apply now for the chance to work in a team that strives to create a future where innovative digital technologies provide greater access to cleaner energy. Join the journey to build and become part of our new maintenance organization, we are looking for automation engineer with excellence in electricity and automation!

You will be part of High Voltage Components (HC), a business unit within Hitachi Energy in Ludvika consisting of Surge Arresters and Capacitors.

At Surge Arresters in Ludvika we produce and sell valve arresters. New products are developed here and the markets are both in Sweden and in other parts of the world. A surge arrester protects against overvoltages and is an essential part of a reliable and energy-efficient power system. At Capacitors we finalize customized medium and high voltage capacitors for reactive power compensation and harmonic filtering and manufacture DC capacitors for HVDC applications worldwide.

Both operations have a high degree of automation with several robots, winding machines, electrical testing, process furnaces, fixtures, etc. and we produce around the clock in several sections of production. We are looking for an enterprising Automation Engineer to strengthen our staffing to meet the units' increasing order intake.

Your responsibilities

• Drive automation improvements on our production lines and equipment, as well as our investment in Smart Maintenance.
• Programming and configuring PLCs and HMI systems, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing our automation technology.
• Working with other departments and external suppliers to drive initiatives that will maintain and improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Active work with our computerized maintenance system and automation software, and more.
• Represent maintenance in new investment projects and rebuilds

Your background

• You are driven and solution-oriented and should have relevant education and/or experience in automation.
• You should enjoy working in a changing environment and multitask.
• Experience working with automation in industrial production and have good IT skills.
• To succeed in the job, you need to be results-focused and thrive in a production environment.
• You should also be communicative in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written, with an ability to share your knowledge with the rest of the organization.
• You are flexible, like to collaborate with others and have a positive attitude.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health and wellness benefits
• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you during the introductory phase
• Various trainings and courses to support employee development
• Various company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary parental leave benefits
• Employee portal with thousands of discounts and benefits

More about us

Does this sound like a role for you? Selection is ongoing and we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

Recruiting Manager, Klas Persson, klas.persson@hitachienergy.com, +46 107-38 02 24 will be happy to answer your questions.

Trade union contacts - IF Metall: Kennet Andersson, +46 107-38 36 73, Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17 and Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19. Other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Pär Lyckbring , par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader working for a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in energy, industry and infrastructure with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we are revolutionizing technology and enabling the digital transformation needed to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are evolving the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure while balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and an unrivaled installed base in more than 140 countries. The business is headquartered in Switzerland and employs around 38,000 people in 90 countries generating approximately $10 billion in business.