R&D Senior 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
As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will be part of Technology Center – Power & Industry Components. Where you collaborate with cross culture and cross product line, a team of senior experts and young upcoming talents to develop cost competitive products with best-in-class technology and quality.
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centres are continuously challenging the technology limits developing the next generation products and solutions utilizing a high degree of innovation. If you are a Master of Science or a Ph.D. graduate with the passion for technology, join our Technology Centre and be part of our exciting journey towards a Greener Stronger and Smarter Grid.
Your responsibilities
Lead R&D project or work-package, with structured and target-oriented working style
Assist a global R&D team to produce timely, high-quality deliverables while promoting knowledge sharing
You will communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners, document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, intellectual property, etc
You will make ideas and proposals for fresh R&D initiatives
Facilitate quality in issue resolutions
Collaborate cross culture and cross product line with a team with senior experts and young upcoming talents
You will work with processes and articles as well as product development for Surge Arresters
Live 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
Ph.D. or a M.Sc. in Electrical engineering
A few years of experience of Electrical engineering and Project management
Experience with planning, conducting and analysis of experiments
Ability to work in other technical areas, for example: dielectrics or thermal
Required good communication skills and a team worker
Experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills
Fluency in English, both written and spoken

More about us
We welcome your application till 16th November 2022. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.
More information: Recruiting Manager Andreas Soors, andreas.soors@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; 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.
 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com