R&D Engineer Surge Arresters

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
High Voltage Products is a business unit within Hitachi Energy. The business unit develop, manufacture and market high voltage products for HVAC and HVDC systems, such as surge arresters, breakers, instrument transformers, capacitors, cooling systems and cable accessories.
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centers are continuously challenging the technology limits developing the next generation products and solutions utilizing a high degree of innovation. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your development projects you will become part of company-wide R&D community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader.
Join our Technology Centre and be part of our exciting journey towards a Greener Stronger and Smarter Grid.
Your responsibilities
You will work with processes and material for Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) and surge arresters
Lead R&D project or work-package, with structured and target-oriented working style
Build experimental set-ups, conduct tests in pilot plant and analyze test results, possibly including physical modelling
Work with a global R&D team ensuring a knowledge sharing, timely and high-quality deliverables
Close collaboration with our Power Grids Research organization and with academia
Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external partners Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc.

Your background
Background in material science, High Voltage physics and/or electrotechnology, PhD or MSc combined with work-life experience
Experience with planning, conducting and analysis of experiments
Ability to also work in other technical areas, as for example: dielectrics, thermal management, Multiphysics integration
Good communication skills (oral and written) and team worker
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills

More about us
Welcome to apply before April 20! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Anna Danielsson, +46 107-38 42 98, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Felix Bandalo, +46 107-38 36 86; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Elias Ströberg, +46 107-38 34 45.
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