Production Development Specialist

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Power Transformers in Ludvika design and manufacture the most advanced Transformers and Reactors, up to the highest power and voltages on the market. The unit in Ludvika has the core competence within the ultra-high voltage levels that are required to transfer a large amount of energy over long distances.
In this exciting role you will be part of our production engineering team, supporting the production, and managing the production implementation of the world’s largest transformers. Working at production engineering provides a chance to get a broad knowledge of our unit and products. You will lead projects that involve many internal disciplines, suppliers and be responsible for all the project phases and budget. Our team consists of collaborative and supporting colleagues.
We are striving to transition into a more digital and automated way of working and manufacturing so we are looking for you who can contribute to this area.
Your responsibilities
Identify and implement improvements to the production process
Lead large and small production development projects
Investigate the development of new production methods, technologies, and changes to equipment
Create work instructions
Support and help drive our transition to more digital and automated production methods and processes
Work closely with colleagues, internal experts, and suppliers to solve production challenges
You will be living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (all disciplines) and/or equivalent work experience from a similar area
Understanding or knowledge of production
You have a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies
Knowledge or experience of "smart factory", understand and manage production equipment that is connected and communicates with each other
Knowledge or experience in automation is a plus
As a person, you are thorough, responsible, and structured
You enjoy collaborating with others and find it easy to both build and maintain relationships
Good Swedish and English communication skills, both written and spoken

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
You are welcome to apply by 30th of June. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 
More information: Hiring Manager, Heidi Rautio, heidi.rautio@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer:  Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com
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