Product Owner – Valve Cooling System

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. The HVDC market for large scale transmission and offshore wind is booming as an enabler for the global energy transitions.
The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing, testing, and managing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. Hitachi Energy is looking for a Product Owner for Converter Valve Cooling Systems, and your main responsibility is to be the interface between business and technology.
You will align the product portfolio with global Product Management and Marketing at HVDC and assure the correct priority of product development. You will have a strategic and technical role, interacting internally with engineers, Project Management and Sales, R&D, Supply Chain Management and customers.
Valve cooling system is a pressurized closed loop system with air cooled heat exchangers to dissipate power losses generated in high power converter valves. It is designed to meet the specific requirements regarding performance, reliability, and easy maintenance. It consists of pumps, vessels, filters, measuring devices, air cooled heat exchangers or liquid to liquid heat exchangers, interconnecting piping and digital control and protection systems.
We are interested in knowing more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.
Your responsibilities
Manage the product portfolio for valve cooling system, including quality assurance and Life Cycle Management.
Define requirements on product development and be the main point of contact towards R&D.
Manage the product roadmap and prioritize enhancements.
Own base solutions used in tenders and projects.
Monitor product cost structure.

Your background
You have experience and knowledge in closed loop liquid cooling systems, electronics and/or control and protections systems.
You are communicative and outgoing, as the position requires interaction with a wide variety of stakeholders and functions.
You have leadership experience and skills to thrive in a dynamic environment with technical challenges.
You have a Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish skills are a merit.

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

Additional information
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you?
Welcome to apply no later than 18/8!
Recruiting Manager Jonatan Danielsson, Jonatan.danielsson@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Ingrid Schjelderup, Ingrid.schjelderup@hitachienergy.com