The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy Cooling System has a global responsibility for the development and manufacture of cooling systems for power electronics applications as well as other applications requiring water cooling with high reliability and availability. Our cooling system solutions contribute to a safe and reliable operation where the customer and quality are in focus.
The increased demand for power worldwide is driving strong growth in our industry and we are now pleased to recruit for new positions. You have the chance to join a global company focused on the development and manufacture of power transmission cooling systems. Even if you do not meet all the criteria, we would like you to apply for the position if it is of interest.
Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems works primarily with customized product development where we use known technologies and suppliers to build complete cooling system solutions that fit the customer's needs.
As a Senior Development Engineer at Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems with a primary focus on system function (process) and automation, you will be responsible for keeping our cooling system solutions together within the product development segment. Above all, you will act as an expert in system function, automation and electrical design, but to some extent you will also act as a lead engineer for development engineers with other areas of expertise such as mechanics and system calculation. You will be part of the electrical and automation department, usually working with development engineers from the mechanical department. The role as a senior R&D engineer is a technical leader without staff responsibility but it includes mentorship for juniors and the ability to act as a sounding board to other engineers.
Your main function will be to act as a technical expert in functional design and automation but also to drive project work forward in assigned development projects under the guidance of project managers. Part of your time will be spent discussing with customers about specifications, requirements and wishes, to then develop concepts, approximate budget and push through design solutions accordingly. You will be responsible for the technical solutions in parts or entire development projects depending on size and complexity.
We are looking for you who have an area of expertise in automation and functional design with knowledge of electrical and mechanical design. You enjoy change but work in a structured and methodical way, you are driven and determined but humble and understanding. You can independently perform design work such as programming, creating electrical drawings and documentation and performing functional tests.
How you will make a difference
- Work in accordance with the developed street model under the guidance of the project manager and drive the technical work forward in assigned projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Preparation of market documents such as concepts, approximate costs and other decision-making material.
- Electrical design, process and functional design, automation, programming, selection of components and technical solutions, creation of; BOM and specifications to subcontractors.
- Create, maintain and update quality documentation such as test protocols, technical reports, manuals, guides, etc.
- Drive and execute long-term development decisions and coordinate daily technical tasks within your group/project.
- Commissioning at customers (SAT) and supplier visits and other travel may occur.
Your background
- Around 10 years of experience in product development regarding industrial automation and electrical design in relevant industry such as machine manufacturing, process industry, water and wastewater treatment plants preferably in customized development projects
- You have a post-secondary education.
- Have previously worked as a team leader, senior project engineer, project manager or similar.
- Worked in development processes of physical products for CE certification and have knowledge of the design of automatic cabinets and low-voltage switchgear and selection of control system equipment.
- Experience of process / function design and automation.
- Experience in programming PLC/DCS/RTU/IPC/HMI or other similar technical equipment and good knowledge of 2006/42/EC, IEC61439, IEC61000-6-2 / IEC 6100-6-4, CE Certification.
- You have very good knowledge of Swedish and excellent knowledge of technical English in both speech and writing.
- Meritorious: UL / CSA Certification, EMC testing, voltage stabilizers, VFD technology, UPS systems.
- We are looking for you who are communicative, positive, structured and goal-oriented but humble in the face of others' challenges.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working hours
- Working time reduction
- 5 hour working day before red day.
- Health and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and globally
- Lots of different trainings and skills development for employees
- Extra compensation for parental leave
- Employee benefits portal with thousands of discounts and benefits
More about us
Take the chance to become part of a world leading and technology leading company and give yourself unlimited career opportunities by applying for this position! Even if you do not meet all the criteria, we would like you to apply for the position if it is of interest. Apply already today. We review applications on a rolling basis.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Recruiting Manager Sebastian Lindström sebastian.lindstrom@hitachienergy.com. For other questions, please contact Talent Partner Michael Blomberg michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com. Trade union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17; Unionen: Claudiu Pop, +46 107 38 68 70.